No matter what kind of gas or electric appliance we are referring to, all of them have one thing in common. At one point or another, either as a one-time occurrence or on a repeated basis, they have little idiosyncrasies that can get our attention. If it’s a one-time deal, and you can fix it relatively quickly, it shouldn’t be an issue. Problems on a recurring basis, however, should be checked by a technician. We’re going to take a look at some of the most common wall oven problems and what you can do to fix them.
No Self-Cleaning In a Self-Cleaning Oven
If you have a self-cleaning oven, but it won’t self-clean, this can be prevented by any number of issues. First and foremost, a safety feature on these ovens will not allow them to clean if the door lock is not in place. Since this safety feature is an absolute, check to see that the door lock/door switch is in its proper position.
There are other possible causes if that’s not the issue, however. There could be a problem with a thermal fuse, oven control board, wiring, or the thermostat. These components require specialized tools and skills for testing and repairing. Time to call a specialist to fix these wall oven problems.
The Oven Door Is Malfunctioning
If you have a door on your oven that, after self-cleaning, will not open, for about five minutes shut off the circuit breaker or unplug the unit. Gently move the lock lever back on the door after restoring power. Now see if the door will open. Didn’t work? The self-clean cycle should be reset and allowed to operate for one quarter of an hour. After that, the cycle should be cancelled. For a little while, let the oven cool. Try opening the door again after you move the door lock lever to unlock.
You might need to replace door hinges if you have a door in your oven that will not stay shut. This is going to mean some door disassembling. Additionally, the side panel may need to be removed. For assistance, you may need a technician.
A Nonworking Oven Light
Naturally, the bulb in the oven should be replaced if it doesn’t work. But that may not solve the problem. Additional issues could entail a bad connecting wire, faulty electric control, or bad light switch. An appliance repair technician may be best if one of these are the problem, due to the high risk of electrocution.
Turned the Oven on but Nothing Happened
To prevent the tripping of a breaker, dishwashers, ovens, refrigerators, and other major kitchen appliances have their own circuit. Make sure that the appliance is unplugged and then go over to your junction box. Your troubleshooting starts here by checking for tripped breakers.
Various issues could exist if you’ve determined that power is being received by your oven. These problems can prevent the oven from turning on. Common issues could include the unit receiving the wrong amount of power, a bad broil element, faulty baking or control elements, or broken wire.
If it’s a gas oven, the issue could lie in a faulty valve, igniter, or gas control. Once again, electric shock is a risk with these issues so it professional should do the troubleshooting.
That’s Not the Right Temperature!
Whatever temperature you set your oven at, that’s where it should remain. If your food seems under or overcooked, or if the temperature display reads something other than what you set it to, your temperature controls may need to be recalibrated.
Check your owner’s manual for calibration instructions. You can usually, by about 35°, decrease or increase your oven temp. Specific buttons need to be held or pressed – according to your manual instructions. Those are the five most common wall oven problems.
