Bomann Electrical Buzz / Magnetostriction in Elements or Transformer

Oven makes a high-pitched whine or humming noise when heating, even with fan off

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Possible Causes

Loose mounting of heating elements, Vibrating metal shields, Loose transformer or choke on control board, Mains frequency hum through components

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Disconnect power before tightening components.

Steps:

  • With the oven cool, check that all heating elements and their brackets are firmly secured.
  • Inspect metal shields and panels around the elements for looseness; tighten screws.
  • On the main control board, ensure that any transformer or choke is firmly mounted.
  • If the noise is very loud and accompanied by other symptoms (flickering, smell), have the control board inspected by a technician.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5
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