Can I fix my oven?

frannyann

Hi
I have a built in electric cooker, which decided to stop working last night (half way through cooking crispy duck!! :mad: ) It got hot and then slowly cooled down during the time it was on, the fan was working so I didn't notice until I went to put the spring rolls in :rolleyes: I don't think it is the themostat as I could turn the temp dail and it did click off once the cooling temp was reached (but obviously could be wrong, someone let me know!) So think it must be the heating element. Is this something I can replace myself (I am reasonbly handy- I am famous in my family for speedy Ikea flat-pack assmebly!!) or will I need to call some one in, is it going to cost a lot and would it be just as cost effective to buy a new one (current oven is 6 years old) ????? Sorry lots of questions but would welcome some advice!

Sailor_Sam

What make is your oven ? Similar thing happend to me. Last night the main fuse blew in the consumer unit, i pressed it back on and all seemed ok, bit later i checked the oven and it was only warm, my fan was also working. For last night i made do with the microwave. I have a Beumatic, also about 6yrs old. I was going to look for the manual today to see is there anything i can do. When i read your post i went to put the oven on, it's been on high now about 5 mins, the fan is going but no heat. If i find the manual i'll come back to you, i wondered if it had a seperate fuse somewhere that has also gone, and is that what caused the main fuse to blow. It looks like i'll be living on 'ding' food for the moment.

Browntoa

it's reasonably easy to do , I always do mine. Build in ovens just undo the 4 srews holding it in at the front and slide out (after turning off the cooker switch ) some you need to remove the cover off the back of the cooker , some just the screws holding in the element

then unplug the two wires off the back

http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/images/cache/082614362.jpg.thumb_640x480_.jpg

Browntoa

theres a video guide here for fan ovens

http://www.letsfixit.co.uk/html/cookers_faq.html

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Sailor_Sam

Hello again, i was just coming back to say i have dug out the manual, but there is nothing in it to help.
Thanks Browntoa, i've watched the video and the hardest part about fixing it appears to be lifting the oven out, the rest looks pretty straightforward. The fan, grill, and oven light are all working, so there is a good chance that it is the element. They are just under £45 for my oven, so before scrapping it, i'll take a chance and replace the element.

Sailor_Sam

Frannyanne, if you decide to have a go youself, i have just found another site; UK appliance parts, they have two elements to fit myoven £!0.50, or a genuine Baumatic part for£24.

coolagarry

Sailor_Sam wrote: »

the hardest part about fixing it appears to be lifting the oven out,

Having removed an oven myself can I suggest that you get a bar stool, or something of similar height, to put in front of the oven before you take it out. Having somewhere to rest the oven is a great help.

ormus

i did my DD oven a few yrs ago. the element cost her about a tenner off ebay.
the local dealers wanted 30 quid.
search ebay, and type in your oven details.

frannyann

Thank you all for the advice! I have an Electolux. Luckly its low down already so shouldn't be too hard to find something to rest it on. Will let you know how I get on!!

frannyann

Sailor_Sam wrote: »

Frannyanne, if you decide to have a go youself, i have just found another site; UK appliance parts, they have two elements to fit myoven £!0.50, or a genuine Baumatic part for£24.

Flipping brillant, element is only £25 for genuine part! Thanks :beer: