Lakeland
Timer / Clock Inaccuracy
Timer counts down too fast or too slow compared to real time.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Faulty timing crystal on control board, Firmware error, Voltage instability from failing power supply section
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug before accessing the control board.
- Verify symptom: Compare a 10-minute cook cycle with a reliable clock. Confirm consistent error (e.g., finishes in 8 minutes).
- Power stability: Ensure the unit is plugged directly into a wall socket, not a long extension lead that may cause voltage drops.
- Control board inspection: Remove the control panel and inspect the PCB for corrosion or damage around the timing crystal (small metal can) and microcontroller.
- Board replacement: As timing components are not typically user-serviceable, replace the main control PCB if timer inaccuracy is significant and persistent.
Warning: Do not attempt to modify timing components on the PCB without proper tools and expertise.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Main Control PCB
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