Haier Oven HBE3501CPS Not Heating

Quick Answer

If your Haier HBE3501CPS is not heating, the most likely culprit is a burnt-out bake element. Check the bottom element for visible damage or use a multimeter to test for continuity. If the element is fine, the oven control board or the thermal fuse are the next parts to inspect.

When your Haier range stops getting hot, it's usually one part that gave out, not the whole machine dying on you. I've been on dozens of these calls and honestly, most of the time it's that bottom bake element that's cooked itself. Ignore it and you're stuck with cold food and takeout bills piling up, and eventually you'll cave and buy a new range when you didn't have to.

HaierOvenSeverity: highDifficulty: intermediate90% DIY Success

Time to Fix

20–45 min

Difficulty

intermediate

Parts Cost

$45 – $210

Tools Needed

Phillips #2 screwdriver, 1/4 inch nut driver

Haier Oven HBE3501CPS Not Heating

Fixing a non-heating oven is honestly one of the best DIY repairs you can tackle. A bake element runs about $40-60, and you'll have it swapped in under an hour. Instead of dropping a grand on a new range, I'll walk you through figuring out which part actually failed so you don't waste money replacing things that aren't broken.

Most Likely Causes

Based on aggregated repair data, here is the probability breakdown for this error code:

Burnt out bake element (bottom heating coil)55%

Faulty oven control board relay20%

Failed broil element (top heating coil)15%

Blown thermal fuse or high-limit thermostat5%

Loose or burnt wiring harness connection5%

Symptoms You May Notice

The oven takes 45 minutes or more to reach 350 degrees when it used to do it in 12
Food is perfectly browned on top but raw or undercooked on the bottom, which screams dead bake element
The display shows the set temperature and the preheat indicator turns off, but the air inside stays cold when you stick your hand in
You heard a loud pop or saw a flash of light during preheat, which means an element failed pretty dramatically
Broil works fine and gets the top of your food hot, but switching to bake does basically nothing

Can you reset a Haier oven to clear the NOT-HEATING code?

Head to your electrical panel and find the double-pole breaker for the oven, usually labeled Range or Oven. Flip it all the way to OFF. Wait a full 60 seconds, not just a few. Flip it back to ON. The board needs that full minute to completely drain. This won't fix a burnt element, but it can clear a glitched board that's showing a fault when the hardware's actually fine.

Tools Required for Diagnosis

Phillips #2 screwdriver1/4 inch nut driverDigital multimeterNon-contact voltage testerWork glovesNeedle nose pliersMasking tape to secure wires so they don't fall back into the wall

Diagnostic Checklist

Follow these steps in order. We start with the easiest external fixes before opening up the machine.

Did the fix not work?

If the problem comes back after following these steps, a component has permanently failed and needs replacement. Check the specific error code your oven is showing:

F1 Error →F3 Error →

ComponentComponent Under Test

Expected Range15–50 ohms

ConditionIf Open (OL) or infinite, replace component.

Replacement Parts

If your diagnostic testing proves the component has failed, you will need a replacement. We recommend OEM parts over aftermarket for water-handling components.

Part Name	OEM Number	Estimated Price
Bake ElementHB02W10357 · $45–$85	HB02W10357	$45 – $85
Oven Control BoardHB02W10362 · $140–$210	HB02W10362	$140 – $210
Broil ElementHB02W10358 · $50–$95	HB02W10358	$50 – $95

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Haier oven take so long to preheat?

This is almost always one of the two elements failing. If the bake element's out, the oven tries to preheat using only the broil element, which takes way longer and cooks unevenly, hot on top and raw on the bottom. Test both elements for continuity to make sure they're both pulling their weight. A healthy oven with both elements working should hit 350 degrees in about 12 to 15 minutes, so if you're sitting there waiting 40 minutes that's a big red flag.

Can I still use my oven if the bake element has a small crack?

Honestly, no. Don't do it. A crack in the outer sheath can cause a short circuit against the oven liner, and that's when you get the bright flash and the loud pop. Worse, that arc can send a voltage spike straight to the control board and kill a $150 part when you could've just replaced a $45 element. It's not worth the gamble.

Does the HBE3501CPS have a reset button?

It doesn't have a dedicated reset button, no. But you can do a hard reset by flipping the circuit breaker off for 60 seconds and then back on. That reboots the control board and sometimes clears a software glitch that's causing a false fault. It won't fix a physically burnt element though, so if the element's bad you'll need to replace it no matter how many times you reset the board.

How do I know if I need a new control board or just a new element?

Use your multimeter and it'll tell you exactly. If the element has continuity but the oven still won't heat, put your multimeter on the voltage setting and check what's at the element terminals when the oven is turned on and set to bake. You should see 240 volts. If you're seeing 0 volts with a good element, the board's relay isn't closing and you need a new board. If the element has no continuity at all, the element's your problem. Don't guess, just test.

How much does it cost to fix a Haier oven that won't heat?

If it's the bake element, you're looking at $40 to $70 for the part and maybe an hour of your time. The broil element is about the same. A thermal fuse is usually under $20. The expensive fix is a new control board, which can run $120 to $200 depending on where you source it. That's still way better than a new range. And honestly, I replaced three bake elements last week alone, so this is genuinely the most common fix you'll run into on these Haier units.

Related Haier Oven Error Codes

Code: F1Haier Oven F1 Error Code: Control Board Failure Code: F3Haier Oven F3 Error Code: Temperature Sensor Fault

Models Known to Experience NOT-HEATING Errors

This repair applies to most Haier ovens with this error code. Common model numbers include:

HBE3501CPS, HBE3501APS, HBE3501BPS, HCRG3500EBS, HCRG3601EBS, HCE3051AES, HCE3050AES

Written by

Mike Sullivan

Lead Appliance Repair Technician · 20 years experience

Last verified for technical accuracy on May 20, 2024