Balay Ventilation / installation fault

Oven causes kitchen cabinets or worktop to overheat or discolor

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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

Insufficient clearance around oven, Blocked ventilation grills, Missing or misfitted trim pieces, Cooling fan not operating correctly

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Overheating of surrounding furniture is a fire risk. Stop using the oven until resolved.

  • Check installation: Compare the current installation with the Balay installation instructions. Ensure required clearances and ventilation openings are present.
  • Vent cleaning: Clear any obstructions from the front and rear ventilation slots.
  • Cooling fan test: Verify that the cooling fan runs during and after cooking. If not, diagnose and replace the fan as needed.
  • Trim and seals: Ensure all original trims and seals are fitted to direct hot air away from cabinets.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cooling Fan Motor
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