Breakdown of the oven is quite rare, but still, it can be a romantic dinner at any moment and thereby upset all plans for a delicious lunch or dinner. In this article, we have suggested that the occurrence of an oven may occur.
- Electric oven heats up partially
You set the temperature, the timer and sent the dish to bake, and at the end you found that it was perfectly browned on the top, and the bottom remained in its original form. This phenomenon indicates a possible malfunction of the oven heating element. To check if the heater is broken, turn off the appliance and allow it to cool completely. After the oven becomes cold, turn it on and gently feel the bottom or top (depending on which zone the food is not baked in), if there is no heating, then the heating element has burned out and needs to be replaced.
- The oven does not heat up
If you turn on the oven, but notice that it does not heat up at all, while the lighting in it is on, pay attention to the heating indicator, if it does not light up, most likely the malfunction lies in the thermostat or thermostat sensor. Oven repair, you will need to replace the part. To do this, remove the regulator knob and unscrew the bolts that secure the thermostat. Then dismantle the failed element and install a serviceable one in its place.
If you are not sure that you can handle this work yourself, we recommend that you contact a technician.
- The oven does not show signs of life
You turn on the oven, but it does not react at all, namely, the lights inside do not turn on, the timer does not show, there are absolutely no sounds? There can be many reasons for this behavior of the device, let’s figure out what needs to be checked first of all before calling the wizard.
1.Is there electricity in the house. Perhaps you simply did not pay attention to how the power was cut off or the circuit breakers were knocked out.
2.Is the socket for the oven working? In order to check this, you can use an indicator screwdriver or plug in any other electrical appliance, such as a hair dryer or iron. In the event of a malfunction of the outlet, it must be repaired. It it is Samsung, it should be noted: if you absolutely do not understand anything in electricity, it is better not to make independent repairs, but to turn to a professional Samsung repair center.
3.Is the cable and electrical plug for the oven OK? To diagnose these elements, you need to arm yourself with a tester and check them for resistance. If the plug is defective, it must be replaced.
In addition to the above problems, there are other, more serious ones that are quite difficult to diagnose on your own, so you will need the help of a specialist of Amana repair in case you have this brand. So what could have happened:
- How to reset an error
This could happen as a result of prolonged and frequent use of the oven. The pads will need to be cleaned or replaced with new ones.
- Burning or damage to the wires inside the device
The wires could burn due to a voltage drop, prolonged use of the oven, as well as improper care for it. For example, if you do not regularly clean the appliance inside, a lot of fat will stick to it, which will provoke overheating of the internal elements, as a result, a malfunction of the oven will not take long.
- Failure of the electronic control module
In the event that the electronic control module is faulty, the oven must be disassembled and the element dismantled. After diagnosing, the technician decides how to fix the problem. In some cases, the module is flashed. If any part in the module (capacitor, microcircuit, fuse, controller or other) is burned out, the repair is not carried out, the problem is solved only by replacing the control board.
- The oven is overheating
If you set the desired temperature and cooking time, but at the end of the process you find that the product is still raw, too fried or too dry, most likely the oven is heating too much or vice versa – not enough. The fact is that the electric oven has a thermostat that is responsible for adjusting the temperature. It is the thermostat that controls the operation of the heaters and their shutdown at the right time. If the food burns or does not bake, and the cooking mode is set correctly, the reason lies in the malfunction of the thermostat. You will need to replace the part with a serviceable one, for this it is better to contact a professional.
- Foreign smell from the oven
Very often, users complain about an extraneous smell when turning on the oven. Fortunately, this does not indicate a breakdown of the device. Pay attention: how often do you use the device? If the baking of food occurs quite rarely, then the reason is quite understandable: during the period of inactivity, dust sticks to the heating elements, which, when heated, begins to burn out, which provokes the release of an unpleasant odor. So that the dish does not absorb an unpleasant odor, it is enough to warm up the device with the door open for about 20-30 minutes and the fumes will disappear.
However, if there is a smell of plastic or wiring, you should turn off the device and contact a specialist for diagnostics, since such a smell is the first signal that the wires or terminals are burning.
- Convection lowers oven temperature
If you notice that the fan, which is designed to circulate air in the oven, blows cold air (which should not be), then the annular heating element located behind the fan has burned out. You need to replace the part with a new one.
Correct operation of the oven will greatly reduce the likelihood of its breakdown. But if you notice disruptions in its work or you need a specialist’s advice, call +1 (503) -512-5900, the master will come at a convenient time and carry out diagnostics at home.
Where should you go if nothing has helped?
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