In detail: do-it-yourself electric oven repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
No matter how expensive and high-quality household appliances are, they can malfunction during prolonged or improper use. This also applies to electric ovens. Even such well-known manufacturers as Whirpool, Combustion, Ariston, Electrolux and Bosch cannot guarantee the smooth operation of their products in a variety of conditions. And if the warranty period has already expired, then you will need to repair the ovens yourself.
In the event that the oven breaks down, and the warranty is still valid, then you should contact the service center or the trade institution where the equipment was purchased for help. After writing the application, the master must come to the indicated address to inspect the unit. In the event of a simple breakdown or the presence of the necessary spare part at the master, the device can be repaired at home. If we are talking about more complex cases, then the service center takes the oven, undertaking to return it within 45 days without any defects and malfunctions.
If the breakdown was not the fault of the owner of the oven, and the master could not completely eliminate it, then the company is obliged to exchange the appliance for a new one. As a rule, all well-known manufacturers, including Whirlpool, Combustion, Ariston, Electrolux and Bosch, provide a warranty period for their own products from 2 years.
However, even with a valid warranty, free repairs will not be performed in the following cases:
Failure occurred due to voltage drops.
Malfunctions are associated with an initially incorrect connection of the oven.
The device broke down due to rodents or insects that entered its interior.
If the unit has traces of self-repair or opening - all kinds of scratches, solders or abrasions. In this case, the repair of electric ovens will be paid, even if the breakdown is associated with a manufacturing defect.
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If the warranty has already expired or the malfunction has occurred through the fault of the owner himself, then the repair of built-in ovens can take place in two ways - by professional craftsmen or by hand, as shown in the video.
First of all, you will need to independently determine the cause of the malfunction. If we are talking about a simple breakdown, then you can eliminate it with savings for the family budget with your own hands. If we are talking about replacing an expensive spare part, then it is worth entrusting such a responsible work to a specialized service center.
Most often, repair of Ariston ovens and other manufacturers is required when the following breakdowns occur:
Problems with heating elements. If the dish is cooked for a long time at the maximum temperature, and at the same time one side of it is much paler than the other, then we can talk about malfunctioning of one of the heating elements. It is very simple to identify such a breakdown with your own hands - you just need to turn on the electric oven for a couple of seconds, and then touch the heating elements with your hand wearing an oven mitt. If they do not heat up, then they need to be replaced with a new part. As a rule, spare parts of this kind are inexpensive and can be replaced with your own hands.
The thermostat is broken. If all the heating elements work correctly and the temperature is set correctly, the dish has not baked even after a long time? We can talk about a malfunction of the thermostat.It is quite problematic to identify such a breakdown on your own, so it is better to immediately call an experienced master.
Errors displayed in codes. As a rule, the Whirlpool, Combustion, Ariston, Electrolux and Bosch units with an electronic display are supplemented with a self-diagnosis function, as shown in the photo. If there are failures in the system, information about them in the form of symbols will appear on the monitor. Each manufacturer uses its own codes, which are necessarily prescribed in the instructions for the technique. Whatever error is displayed on the screen, you can fix it yourself, while following all the advice written in the instructions.
Owners carelessness. It often happens that the resulting malfunctions in the operation of equipment do not require repair of the electric oven. These can be power failures or accidental disconnection of the unit from the power source, the oven door is not completely closed. All these little things can bring the owners of household appliances a lot of problems, since, without trying to independently determine the cause of the failures, they immediately call the master to the house, whose services will need to be paid.
Other types of breakdowns. Also, electric ovens may need to be repaired if the timer breaks, damaged contacts, etc. In such a situation, it will not be possible to fix the problems on your own, since professional skills and special equipment are needed to eliminate them.
It is possible to repair built-in ovens with your own hands, but if we are talking about complex breakdowns, then it is much wiser to entrust their elimination to specialized service centers. Otherwise, amateur performance may end up with more complex problems, which will be more expensive to fix.
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:
There are traces of attempts to open the structure - worn out or damaged heads of bolts, self-tapping screws, removed seals.
Insects or rodents have entered the oven, causing a short circuit or mechanical damage to components and wires.
The connection was made incorrectly, without following the manufacturer's recommendations.
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 period expires.
Before grabbing a multimeter, putting on gloves, and pulling out a set of screwdrivers, it makes sense to check the power supply to the oven. It is worth looking for answers to the following questions:
Is food served?
Is the power cable OK?
Is there good contact between socket and plug?
Are there traces of carbon deposits, melting on the plug and socket?
Is the fuse for the plug or oven broken?
Is the power wire in perfect condition, is there any fractures, scuffs or melting on it?
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.