The temperature of my oven is impossible to adjust, what should I do?
When you turn on your oven, it starts to heat up but you can’t adjust the temperature! There is a good chance that the controller used to choose the temperature of the oven is defective. Discover here, the different scenarios that may arise to find a solution:
POTENTIAL CAUSES OF THIS FAULT:
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Faulty thermostat controller
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Pendulum out of whack
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Child safety enabled
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Demo mode is active
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Switch/selector is out of service
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Failed control thermostat
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Safety thermostat turned on
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Faulty time display card
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Electronic card defect
WARNING
Before carrying out any work on your appliance,
make sure you properly disconnect it from the mains electricity supply.
There is a risk of an electric shock.
The thermostat controller is defective
The thermostat controller or button allows you to choose the selected temperature in which to cooking your food. If this knob has lost its hold tab or it is broken or cracked, this will prevent the thermostat axis from rotating and the temperature of the oven will not increase.
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The clock is out of whack and flashes
If the buttons on your thermostat don’t want to react to your fingering, it’s possible that the clock isn’t set. Is the time is flashing or unset? First, try to set the time. If this doesn’t change anything, try turning off the power supply to your oven, count to ten and switch it on again. This is sometimes enough to restore its functions.
Child safety enabled
When cleaning your oven, you may have inadvertently activated the child safety of your appliance. This works by blocking the selection and use of the thermostatic keys. It is often represented by a key or padlock symbol. In this case, refer to your manual to get out of this situation.
Demo mode is active
It is possible that your oven has gone into demo mode following a cleaning, for example, or improper handling. In this case, the device will not heat up and your display will only do as it pleases. To remedy this, consult the instructions for how to unlock the cooking appliance.
The switch/selector is out of service
On some ovens, if the switch is engaged in one position or faulty it will prevent the time of the device being set, and make it impossible to manipulate the control panel.
The control thermostat is failing
The mechanical or electronic thermostat enables the oven to heat, and its regulation to be activated. If it fails it will prevent the oven from heating.
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The safety thermostat is turned on
If you are handling the thermostat and no heat is released, it is possible that the problem is with the engagement of the safety thermostat. The safety thermostat is a safety feature in case the appliance overheats. It can sometimes be faulty preventing the heating of the oven.
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The display card is defective
Unfortunately, your display card may no longer respond to the thermostatic selection keys. It is possible that the touchpad is defective, you will then be forced to replace this display card.
A defect of the electronic card
The electronic board of your oven manages all the functions of your oven or stove. Sometimes, it can have a defect on one of its components which prevents certain elements from working, such as the heating function or temperature selection. The electronic card must be the last element to be blamed when you have carried out all the previous checks. In this case, it will be necessary to replace the electronic module.