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How to Repair Common Oven Parts The oven is an appliance in the kitchen that is used to cook food. The heat generated by the oven sterilizes food and kills the majority of micro-organisms in them. All bakers require an accurate oven thermometer. Knowing how your oven functions can help you improve your baking and roasting skills and eliminate those irritated hot spots that cause havoc with cookies, cakes and other baked goods. Thermostat The thermostat is a crucial element of your oven. It assists in ensuring that the temperature of food is in line with the temperature you have set on the control panel. Unfortunately, like any other electronic mechanical switch or sensor it can sometimes have problems that can cause the oven to over or under heat, or just not be able to keep the temperature you've set. The oven thermostat is an extremely small strip of two different metals joined. When heated, the metals expand or flex at different rates. This creates an electrical circuit. When the metal in your thermostat reaches the temperature you have set on your control panel it will shut off heating element's power. As the oven cools down, the bimetallic strip contracts, re-establishing the circuit and turning on the heating element. This cycle continues for a long time to ensure a constant oven temperature. To identify a problem with the thermostat, you'll need to disconnect the oven and make sure that all of the screws holding it in place have been removed. Set your multimeter to the Ohms setting, and then test the thermostat. If the multimeter reads 0 or very close to it the thermostat is functioning properly and doesn't require to be replaced. If the multimeter doesn't detect anything it means that the thermostat is defective. It needs to be replaced. Cooker Spare Parts suggests that you replace your thermostat with one of the same model as the one you have. They are available online or at an appliance store and can be bought at a reasonable price. Bake Element The bake element is essential to the functioning of your oven. It produces heat that allows it to cook food. It's an easy component that transforms electricity into high temperatures for baking, roasting and broiling. Heating elements are commonly found in electric ovens and ranges and can be either covered or concealed under the floor of the oven. In general, oven heating elements consist of high-resistance elements like nickel-chromium. They convert electrical energy into heat using resistance. This heat is then radiated through the interior of the oven to achieve the desired temperature for cooking different types foods. When you turn on your oven the heating element gets to generate heat from the high-voltage electrical energy moving across its metal surface. When the electric current is flowing through it the element is heated. The element will turn red hot when it is at the desired temperature. The baked element is the primary source of heat in most oven functions. It is usually located at lower levels of the oven. A lot of ovens that are automated also use it to clean themselves. When it starts to smoke, you might notice that your oven doesn't heat up as fast or that your food is not fully cooked. Plug inquiry in to its red and black ports. Then, press the probes made of steel on one side of the element against each other. Place the other end of the baking element against one terminal and place your hands on it. If the element feels warm, take it off it and start testing again. If it's not, remove the element and try again. Broil Element The broil element, which is usually located on the top of your cavity provides high heat to brown or char the food. The broil setting in your oven is a great choice for quickly searing meat and vegetables, crisping up vegetables, warming lasagna or caramelizing the top of a casserole. The broiler heating element has a similarity to the bake element in that it converts electrical energy via resistance into heat. It consists of an inner core of metal wires wrapped in insulating perlite material. The inner core is enclosed in an outer layer of stainless steel to protect the wires from direct contact with the oven. The three-layer design can help lower the temperature of the broil element, making it more secure than older styles. You can use any heating element for baking or broiling in your oven. However, it is important to select one that matches the wattage of your oven's rating. A different wattage may cause damage to your oven or cause it overheat. You can determine the power of your oven as well as the rating of the new heating element by looking at their voltage and current ratings on the control panel of your oven. You should also check the resistance of your old element and compare it to the wattage of your new broiler heating element. The greater the resistance, the more the power that an oven element draws from. If the heating element in your broiler is malfunctioning or isn't working at all, you must replace it immediately. It is essential that your oven functions properly to cook all your favorite foods. However, if your oven isn't working at all, or is only working intermittently, the problem could be with a different part of your oven. Light Bulb and Assembly The oven light helps keep an eye on the food as it cooks, without opening the door and let heat escape. The light will also notify you when the casserole is done. It's not unusual for the bulb to go. It can be a hassle, but you can fix it yourself. Before you begin, be sure that the breaker isn't tripped and that the three-prong connector remains intact. Take out the old bulb and then look for the new bulb. You may have to search the internet for a replacement bulb that is compatible with the wattage and model of your oven. Some ovens utilize standard appliances with bulbs that are 40 watts in power some require a halogen lamp up to 50 watts. You should consider using cotton gloves to shield the halogen bulbs from the damage caused by oil. Before you put the new bulb into place You must first take it out of its glass casing. It's important to take this step slowly to ensure that you don't fracture it. You'll then need to remove the air from the bulb and replace it with the mixture. This will ensure a longer lifespan for the filament. If your bulb is always running out, it could be an electrical problem that requires an expert to fix it. Make sure you double-check that you're using the right bulb for your oven, and look over your Use and Care Guide for more troubleshooting advice. And remember that it's always an excellent idea to unplug your oven and disconnect the power from the outlet before you start any repair. This will protect your from electrical shock. Vent Tube The vent tube is an essential oven component that allows for an airflow within the cavity. This allows the bake-element to circulate heat throughout the oven, making sure that the temperature is evenly distributed. It also allows the vapors to escape from the oven and smoke to be drawn from the cooking surface. It is crucial to ensure the proper operation of any electric or gas oven. Vents in ovens can get blocked or blocked due to several factors. Accidental spills and splatters from cooking can leave sticky residues on oven vents, which could attract dust and other debris that could eventually cause clogs or blockages in the course of time. Grease and oil particles may become airborne and settle around the vents, as well. Other environmental factors, like kitchen and construction projects can cause dust to enter the vents. This can lead to clogs. Depending on the model of the oven, the vent tube can include a spreader, the fill tip 12, and the bottle guide 20 which are incorporated into the pipe 32. The bottle guide 20 may be fitted with a tapered outer edge that is complemented by the tapered inner edge of the spreader. This allows the vent tubes to be inserted easily into different sizes and shapes of bottle necks. A clogged vent tube can cause a decrease in pressure within the enclosure, which could cause an updraft that pulls exhaust backwards and then down the vent, damaging the oven's components. If you suspect that the vent tube in your oven is clogged or blocked, call a professional for help. They will diagnose the issue and make recommendations on how to remove or clean the vent.