SilverCrest
Convection Heating Underperformance
Microwave convection mode does not reach or maintain set temperature
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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
Weak convection heater, Faulty cavity temperature sensor, Convection fan not circulating air properly, Door seal leakage
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
SAFETY: Unplug and allow the unit to cool before inspection.
- Step 1 – Preheat time:
- Allow sufficient preheat time as specified in the SilverCrest manual.
- Step 2 – Door seal:
- Inspect and clean the door gasket to ensure a tight seal.
- Step 3 – Fan operation:
- Check that the convection fan runs during convection mode.
- Step 4 – Internal components (for technicians):
- Test the convection heater and temperature sensor; replace if out of specification.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Cavity Temperature Sensor
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