Amana
Off-gassing or overheating of non-oven-safe materials
Oven emits a strong chemical or burning plastic smell during use.
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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
New oven protective oils burning off, Non-oven-safe cookware or liners, Melted plastic left in oven, Overheated wiring or insulation near elements
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: If you suspect electrical burning (sharp acrid smell), turn off the breaker immediately and do not use the oven until inspected.
Step-by-step checks:
- Remove foreign items: Check for plastic utensils, packaging, or liners left in the oven and remove them.
- Ventilate: Open windows and run a ventilation fan while running an empty burn-off cycle if the oven is new.
- Inspect wiring: If the smell persists and seems electrical, remove the rear panel (with power off) and inspect wiring around elements and terminal block for melting or charring. Repair or replace damaged wiring and components.
- Do not ignore: Persistent burning smell with visible damage requires professional service.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Main Harness or Terminal Block (if electrical burning)
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