Electrolux Convection/Grill Underheating

Convection or grill functions on an Electrolux microwave oven do not reach or maintain set temperature.

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.

Possible Causes

Weak convection heater, Failing grill element, Faulty temperature sensor, Control board not driving heaters fully

Safety: Unplug the unit and allow it to cool before inspection.

User-level steps:

Preheat properly: Ensure you allow sufficient preheat time as specified in the manual.
Door opening: Avoid frequent door opening, which can cause temperature drops.

Technician-level steps:

Test the convection heater and grill element for correct resistance.
Verify the convection temperature sensor readings.
Check that the control board is supplying full voltage to the heaters when required.

Hard 4/5

Convection Heater Element

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