Belling Intermittent Thermal Cut-Out or Loose Connection

Oven randomly turns off during cooking without tripping the breaker; comes back on after a while.

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.

Possible Causes

Overheating safety thermostat cycling, Failing cooling fan, Loose live connection on thermostat or selector, Control PCB overheating

Safety: Isolate power before inspecting internal components.

Monitor cooling fan: Ensure the cooling fan runs continuously while the oven is hot. Replace if intermittent.
Check safety thermostat: Test the overheat thermostat for correct operation; replace if it opens at too low a temperature.
Inspect connections: Tighten all spade connectors on the thermostat, selector switch, and PCB.
Improve ventilation: Ensure installation allows adequate airflow around the oven.

Hard 4/5

Oven Safety Thermostat

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