Oven Goes Boom

[Joe1888 672]

element went on the oven sometime ago, i fitted a new one and wired a new socket the other day, i also had to reconnect the main power supply the the oven.. It had been a good few days so it wasnt fresh in my memory, but i was sure it was put back together correct lol....

 

switch was working ok, the hobs were working, then i tryed to turn on oven, straight away there was a flash from it... not good!!

 

we all f**k up sometimes lol, what yous reckon oven is now totaly fecked?

[chrismdd 787]

Mine did the same recently blowing the element (completely burnt out with a bang). Ordered new element off the bay and no joy. So went online and got some great advice from this chap (Paul):

 

http://how-2-repair.com/

 

He advised on quick checks over the phone (he called me!) and then advised on ways to bypass certain relays to bypass parts not needed.

 

All he wanted in return was to subscribe to his youtube channel, very helpful chap.

 

I eventually needed to also replace a 'thermal cut-out' switch that went due to the element blowing so check for this on yours. Parts can be obtained from Paul or if he hasn't got it try these guys (got my thermal switch from them):

 

http://www.tdspares.co.uk/

 

Saved me heaps in bills or tradesmen or a new oven.

 

Also recommend disconnecting from the mains and being methodical with a voltmeter to check for continuity, when you strip the back off these things you soon realise how simple they are.

 

Hope you get it sorted soon as its game pie season!!!

 

Chris

 

Chris

[Brewman 1,192]

Depending on its age it could still be under warranty, element went in mine yesterday but when looked at getting it fixed I was told it would be free, which was good as it's 4 years old.