Avanti Overheating Wiring or New Appliance Odor

Oven emits a burning plastic or electrical smell when in 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 coatings burning off, Melted wire insulation near elements, Foreign object on element, Failing motor or control component overheating

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: If you smell strong burning plastic or see smoke from control areas, turn off power immediately.

  • New oven burn‑in: For a new Avanti oven, run an empty bake cycle at high temperature with good ventilation to burn off manufacturing residues.
  • Inspect elements and wiring: After cooling and disconnecting power, remove rear and bottom panels to inspect for melted wires or plastic touching elements.
  • Check fan and control area: Look for discoloration or burnt components around the fan motor and EOC.
  • Repair damage: Replace any burnt wiring with high‑temperature appliance wire and replace damaged components such as the fan motor or EOC.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Wiring Harness
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