DIY Hefest oven repair

In detail: do-it-yourself Hefest oven repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

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Without performing the manipulations specified in this article, it is impossible to replace the hinge (hinges) of the oven door, because without removing the inner glass of the oven, it is physically impossible to get to the hinge, because it is located inside the door frame, inside, between the glasses. Therefore, if the inner glass has not yet been removed, go here.

Breakage of the door hinge, after which the oven door is usually skewed and the complete impossibility of frying an appetizing, crispy goose crust, is a common thing.

Let's start first with the design of the hinge itself and with that little secret that you need to know .

In a hurry, you can rush to the door and try to remove it right away. Don't try - only a crowbar will help. The point is this. The hinge consists of two halves.

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One half is bolted tightly to the frame of your gas stove.

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Moreover, when replacing the hinge, it remains intact. The other half, equipped with a spring, is wound up with its own “hook” and, after docking, is fixed with a lock. You will not notice this lock at once. No need to break down the door. Just lift the flags on both hinges - then the oven door can be easily removed. In the photo, a red arrow points to the hinge lock. It's one thing, of course, when the hinge lies quietly on the table. Another is when we look at the stove. Therefore, we give a photo where the hinge lock is shown directly on the oven door, so to speak, in working order.

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After removing the door, it remains only to unscrew the two screws. They are marked in the photo. The oven door hinges (hinges) are presented as a complete set ready for installation. This kit itself consists of two hinges. Moreover, they are interchangeable. That is, there is no concept of placing them on the door: this one should be on the left, and the other on the right. It is impossible to make a mistake when replacing the hinge. The mating part is not supplied in the kit, as it is unnecessary. Because nothing ever happens to her.

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Modern ovens break down quite rarely, but problems in their work are not excluded. The difficulty is that the structure and all its elements do not provide for outside interference. Repairing ovens at home is usually done by replacing components and is carried out in most cases by an experienced craftsman. However, in some cases, breakdowns can be repaired by yourself.

If you decide to try to repair the oven with your own hands, then it is worth knowing the situations when this should not be done. There is definitely no need to open the case if:

  • the electric oven is under warranty;
  • the oven information panel shows that the problem is a complex component breakage;
  • you know nothing about electrical engineering.

During the warranty period, all repairs are made is free... Except in the following cases:

  1. There are traces of attempts to open the structure - worn out or damaged heads of bolts, self-tapping screws, removed seals.
  2. Insects or rodents have entered the oven, causing a short circuit or mechanical damage to components and wires.
  3. The connection was made incorrectly, without following the manufacturer's recommendations.
  4. Damage to electronic components occurred due to a change in voltage parameters, as a result of which it went beyond the critical limits specified by the manufacturer.

In all cases where the warranty is canceled, repairs will have to be paid in full... The same situation occurs when the warranty service expires.

Before grabbing the multimeter, putting on gloves, and pulling out the screwdriver set, it makes sense to check the power supply to the oven. It is worth looking for answers to the following questions:

  1. Is food served?
  2. Is the power cable OK?
  3. Is there good contact between socket and plug?
  4. Are there traces of carbon deposits, melting on the plug and socket?
  5. Is the fuse for the plug or oven broken?
  6. Is the power wire in perfect condition, is there any fractures, scuffs or melting on it?

Checking the fuse in the plug

If the above problems do not exist, and the oven still does not start, it is worth checking the device for standard faults.

Consider typical malfunctions, methods for diagnosing them and the necessary repair of electric ovens at home. As mentioned above, most of the troubleshooting work involves replacing assemblies and parts.

If the electronic control unit of the oven suddenly fails, then be prepared to pay a tidy sum for repairs. In most cases, you do not need to do anything to identify this problem. Modern oven models are equipped with self-test system: The electronics will send a signal by itself by displaying an error code.

Do-it-yourself repair of the control module is possible only if you have experience and knowledge in electronic technology.

Parts are replaceable and can be ordered from the manufacturer's catalog. For users who prefer to get a baked chicken out of the oven, rather than electronic boards, it is better to call a qualified technician.

If this is not possible, or the qualifications of the service personnel do not inspire confidence, you can order a control unit wholly... This can be done on the manufacturer's official website or in a specialized online store. It is usually not difficult to install a board in place of a burned-out one.

Most modern models equipped with mechanical regulators do not provide for disassembly and cleaning. Primary repair consists in removing contamination from the outside, removing contact leads and cleaning the terminal plates on the regulator or timer. If this does not help or does not help fully, the part should be replaced.

Some older models allow cleaning of mechanical regulators, after which the latter work perfectly, without any complaints. It is necessary to carry out maintenance using non-aggressive solvents, for example, white spirit or a weak solution of ammonia. It is necessary to clean off oxides from contact groups with a very fine sandpaper; to eliminate traces of corrosion, special primers are used.

Oven mode switch

This is a part that is often changed, including when the gas ovens are being repaired. No interference in the design of the device is provided. The entire element is replaced.