Bauknecht
Partial Heating / Weak Element Output
Oven heats but does not reach set temperature or takes excessively long to cook food.
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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
One of multiple heating elements failed (e.g. bottom or ring element open), Incorrect mains connection (single phase on multi‑phase configuration), Failing relay causing intermittent power, Temperature sensor out of calibration
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power before testing elements.
- Element test: Individually test the grill, bottom, and fan elements for continuity and correct resistance. Replace any element that is open or significantly higher resistance than specification.
- Check mains configuration: Verify that the oven is wired according to the installation diagram (correct bridging of terminals for single‑phase use). Incorrect wiring can reduce available power.
- Observe heating pattern: During operation, carefully feel (without touching metal) for which areas of the oven get hot. A cold top or bottom suggests a failed element.
- Sensor check: Compare actual temperature with an oven thermometer. If readings are far off, test and possibly replace the NTC sensor.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Bottom Heating Element or Fan Heating Element
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