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Ovens Problems


10 Most Common Problems

1. Oven does not come on
  • No AC power to outlet
    • Transfer to electrician
  • Clock not set to manual
  • Burned wire connection
  • Defective selector switch
  • Defective thermostat
2. Oven bake light comes on but does not heat
  • Defective bake element
  • Defective thermostat
  • Burned wire connection
3. Oven cooks at higher temperature than set for
  • Calibrate thermostat
  • Defective thermostat
  • Defective selector switch
  • Defective bake/broil switch
4. Time bake does not work
  • Defective clock assembly
  • Defective selector switch
  • Wire connection
  • Customer does not know how to operate
5. Self-clean does not work
  • Panel cover for door glass not in proper position>
  • Clock not set properly>
  • Door not locked>
  • Defective selector switch>
  • Defective thermostat>
  • Self-clean switch not closing>
  • Wire connection>
  • Defective clock assemble>
6. Door does not shut
  • Self-clean door latch stuck in locked position
    • Follow procedures for cleaning & then for turning off
    • Locking mechanism defective
    • Locking latch bent
  • Hinges bent
  • Door springs broke
7. Oven door gets extremely hot
  • Defective door seals
  • Poor insulation
  • Manufacturer's design flaw
  • Door hinges out of adjustment
8. Door will not open
  • Re-set selector switch to off position
    • take out of clean
  • Defective door switch
  • Defective temperature sensor
  • Defective control board
9. Light will not come on or stays on
  • No AC power
    • Transfer to electrician
  • Light bulb blown
  • Light socket defective
  • Defective door switch
10. Oven cooks uneven to unevenly
  • Air circulation duct clogged
  • Manufacture's defect

Ovens Problems

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