Samsung Oven E-08 — Oven Not Heating
Samsung Oven · Error code E-08
What E-08 Means
The control board commanded heat but never saw the cavity reach the expected temperature within the allowed time. On electric models this usually means a dead bake element or open element circuit.
Most Likely Fix
Oven temperature sensor error
Tools: screwdriver, nut driver, multimeter
Diagnose first: Sensor at the back of the oven cavity. Should read ~1080 ohms at room temp. Easy DIY - two screws and a plug connector.
Find this part on Amazon →Symptoms
- E-08 displayed after preheat
- Cavity stays cold or only weakly warm
- Element doesn't glow
- Bake works but broil doesn't (or vice versa)
Common Causes
Element coil burned open.
Relay not closing, no power to element.
Safety device opened after prior overheat.
Spade terminal burned off at element.
Element only gets 120V — heats very slowly or not at all.
How to Fix It
- Shut off the breaker before working inside.
- Visually inspect bake and broil elements for blisters or breaks.
- With power off, test each element for continuity — open = replace.
- Inspect element spade terminals for burn damage and replace any pigtail with burned ends.
- Test the thermal fuse / hi-limit for continuity; replace if open.
- Verify 240V at the range terminal block (both legs hot to ground).
- If elements, wiring, voltage, and limits are good, replace the main control board (failed element relay).
Parts You May Need
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Verified against manufacturer documentation: hillcountryrepairs.com
Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.