Bush Runaway Temperature / Overheating

Bush oven overheats and burns food even at low settings, no error code shown.

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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

Thermostat stuck closed, Shorted temperature sensor, Sensor dislodged from cavity, Selector switch bypassing thermostat

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power immediately if the oven overheats uncontrollably.

  • Inspect sensor or thermostat bulb: Ensure the sensor probe or capillary bulb is correctly mounted and not touching an element directly.
  • Test thermostat contacts: With power off, remove the thermostat and check that contacts open and close as the knob is turned. If permanently closed, replace the thermostat.
  • Test sensor resistance: Measure resistance at room temperature; if extremely low or shorted, replace the sensor.
  • Check selector wiring: Ensure the selector switch is wired correctly and not feeding the element directly without thermostat control.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Oven Thermostat
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