On Tue, 7 Oct 2008 21:47:47 -0700, Donna Ohl wrote:
Can I just replace the bake element (or is the oven really kaput)?
Can anyone tell me what actually caused the fire (it wasn't food)?

I have a whole bunch of questions I hope you can help me answer.

Q1: What caused the whoosh sound when the GE oven fire first started?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnaohl/2923845898/

Q2: How does a broken oven heating element cause a fire anyway?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnaohl/2923845892/

Q3: Why is the GE oven heating element all blistered in the fire spot?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnaohl/2923845900/

Q4: Why didn't the fire go out when I turned off the oven switch?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnaohl/2923845890/

Q5: Should I replace the heating element or replace the oven?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnaohl/2923845896/

Q6: Where can I find a replacement upper bake heating element?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnaohl/2923845906/