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By *agneto. OP   Man
over a year ago

Bham

My electric oven was overheating. Is set it to 160 and it would go to the max.

I replaced the thermostat, well it was a limiter on this model. But I replaced it and the oven worked again. However the same problem has recurred about a week later.

Anybody have any ideas? Voltage problem somewhere?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you tried turning it off and back on again?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Have you tried turning it off and back on again?"

I can’t help but it sounded interesting so wanted to post.

Good luck

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By *agneto. OP   Man
over a year ago

Bham


"Have you tried turning it off and back on again?"

Haven't got a choice it overheats and cuts out and switches itself off after a while

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas


"My electric oven was overheating. Is set it to 160 and it would go to the max.

I replaced the thermostat, well it was a limiter on this model. But I replaced it and the oven worked again. However the same problem has recurred about a week later.

Anybody have any ideas? Voltage problem somewhere? "

Best just get a takeaway hope you get it sorted

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By *agneto. OP   Man
over a year ago

Bham


"My electric oven was overheating. Is set it to 160 and it would go to the max.

I replaced the thermostat, well it was a limiter on this model. But I replaced it and the oven worked again. However the same problem has recurred about a week later.

Anybody have any ideas? Voltage problem somewhere?

Best just get a takeaway hope you get it sorted "

Haha. Hmm, now to decide, pizza or a curry.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My electric oven was overheating. Is set it to 160 and it would go to the max.

I replaced the thermostat, well it was a limiter on this model. But I replaced it and the oven worked again. However the same problem has recurred about a week later.

Anybody have any ideas? Voltage problem somewhere?

Best just get a takeaway hope you get it sorted

Haha. Hmm, now to decide, pizza or a curry. "

Silly question. You get chinese!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

you tried turning it down below 160 ?

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By *agneto. OP   Man
over a year ago

Bham


"you tried turning it down below 160 ?"

Overheated at 150 today.

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By *agneto. OP   Man
over a year ago

Bham


"My electric oven was overheating. Is set it to 160 and it would go to the max.

I replaced the thermostat, well it was a limiter on this model. But I replaced it and the oven worked again. However the same problem has recurred about a week later.

Anybody have any ideas? Voltage problem somewhere?

Best just get a takeaway hope you get it sorted

Haha. Hmm, now to decide, pizza or a curry.

Silly question. You get chinese! "

Hmm, I'm not sold.

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas


"My electric oven was overheating. Is set it to 160 and it would go to the max.

I replaced the thermostat, well it was a limiter on this model. But I replaced it and the oven worked again. However the same problem has recurred about a week later.

Anybody have any ideas? Voltage problem somewhere?

Best just get a takeaway hope you get it sorted

Haha. Hmm, now to decide, pizza or a curry.

Silly question. You get chinese! "

It has to be Chinese

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay

Can only think thermostat but if it's happening again I don't know, any clues on Google

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By *agneto. OP   Man
over a year ago

Bham


"Can only think thermostat but if it's happening again I don't know, any clues on Google"

Nah Google just points to thermostat can't find anything about it happening again. Maybe the part was a bit dodgy, ordered off the internet rather than go to my usual parts shop, I'll replace again and see what happens.

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By *rMrsMorningstarCouple
over a year ago

near bridgend

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By *rMrsMorningstarCouple
over a year ago

near bridgend

It could be the potentiometer, the gubbing behind the knob that you twist to select the temperature..

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By *alldarksurreyMan
over a year ago

surrey

According to Appliance Insurance, the most common reasons for a oven to overheat are:

1.Thermostat knob:  A faulty thermostat knob will result in an inaccurate temperature setting in the oven.  The knob should be securely attached. A technician can also recalibrate the knob.

2.Thermostat-sensing bulb: Conventional ovens have a thermostat-sensing bulb usually at back left side or the rear. If the bulb has come loose from the holder or is damaged, the thermostat will malfunction and overheat the oven.

3.Grime: Sometimes the thermostat can malfunction because it is covered with food and grime. Removing the thermostat and cleaning it may just solve the overheating problem.

4.Oven-vent: Blockages in the oven vent is another common problem.

5.Control panel: Some ovens have an electronic control panel. A power outage can cause a glitch in the control panel. To resolve this, an engineer can reset the circuit breaker and unplug the oven for a few minutes before turning it on again.

6.Thermostat: Test the temperature of the oven using a heat resistant oven thermometer. If the oven temperature is higher than the level set, then most likely the thermostat needs replacement.

7.Heating elements: The oven can also overheat if there is a malfunction with it’s heating element. The technician will check for any damage to the element or if the element has come loose.  The outer casing of the element could hide damage to the element.

8.Temperature sensor: Electrical ovens have a temperature sensor that ensures that the oven functions at the correct temperature. This is a long thin tube like part located usually in the top rear of the oven. A problem with the sensor can cause the oven to overheat.

9.Selector switch: The selector switch in the oven acts as a communication device between the thermostat and the heating elements. It receives the temperature signal from the thermostat and regulates the heating elements. If the selector switch has a short, it may signal a lower than actual temperature, causing the heating elements to overheat the oven.

10.Oven fan: If the oven fan is not working at the correct speed, the oven will overheat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My electric oven was overheating. Is set it to 160 and it would go to the max.

I replaced the thermostat, well it was a limiter on this model. But I replaced it and the oven worked again. However the same problem has recurred about a week later.

Open the stat up and see why it failed sounds like the contacts are welding either a manufacturing fault or the heater element is pulling too much current, welding the contacts. you need to measure the on load current and compare it to spec

Anybody have any ideas? Voltage problem somewhere? "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My electric oven was overheating. Is set it to 160 and it would go to the max.

I replaced the thermostat, well it was a limiter on this model. But I replaced it and the oven worked again. However the same problem has recurred about a week later.

Anybody have any ideas? Voltage problem somewhere?

Best just get a takeaway hope you get it sorted

Haha. Hmm, now to decide, pizza or a curry.

Silly question. You get chinese! "

Yep, special Singapore fried rice, and salt and pepper chicken if they have it............oh and prawn toast

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By *agneto. OP   Man
over a year ago

Bham

Cheers folks. Probably have to get someone in!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hello I am a professional oven engineer

I will tell you now that you definitely have a problem

Please email me at ProfessionalOvenEngineer69@hotmail.com and I will give you a quote

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hello I am a professional oven engineer

I will tell you now that you definitely have a problem

Please email me at ProfessionalOvenEngineer69@hotmail.com and I will give you a quote

"

Is 69 the year you were born?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hello I am a professional oven engineer

I will tell you now that you definitely have a problem

Please email me at ProfessionalOvenEngineer69@hotmail.com and I will give you a quote

Is 69 the year you were born?"

Yes it is also my favourite sexual position *slurp slurp*

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By *uke OzadeMan
over a year ago

Ho Chi Minge City

Most likely the stat or temp sensor. Highly unlikely you’d get any voltage issues in this country tbh so I reckon you bought a cheap knock off stat. Buy a genuine part and it should be fine and warrantied

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hello I am a professional oven engineer

I will tell you now that you definitely have a problem

Please email me at ProfessionalOvenEngineer69@hotmail.com and I will give you a quote

Is 69 the year you were born?

Yes it is also my favourite sexual position *slurp slurp*"

Karma is like 69. You get what you give!

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London

Need to work out if genuinely overheating, or if it thinks it is overheating... That will guide you to the source.

But by the time you get an engineer, risk replacing parts and creating a fire, you might as well just buy a new oven. My element was blown, i could have replaced it, but the oven needed an upgrade anyway.

Hope you get it sorted

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By *opes and dreamsWoman
over a year ago

near by

Just hit it with a hammer

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"the gubbing behind the knob that you twist"

Sounds painful

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By *agneto. OP   Man
over a year ago

Bham


"Need to work out if genuinely overheating, or if it thinks it is overheating... That will guide you to the source.

But by the time you get an engineer, risk replacing parts and creating a fire, you might as well just buy a new oven. My element was blown, i could have replaced it, but the oven needed an upgrade anyway.

Hope you get it sorted"

Yeah I tested it today, there was a burning smell and cut out after about 3 mins. So something definitely packed in.

I've ordered a new one.

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By *nimaginativeUsernameMan
over a year ago

Rochester, Kent

I’m no expert, but I reckon it’s buggered.

Hope this helps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Cheers folks. Probably have to get someone in! "
best of luck hope it’s fixed soon

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