Café Cooling Airflow or Door Seal Problem

Excessive heat felt at control panel or surrounding cabinetry during normal baking.

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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

Failed cooling fan motor, Blocked front or rear vents, Damaged door gasket allowing heat leakage

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Turn off power at the breaker and allow the oven to cool before inspection.

  • Check gasket: Inspect the door gasket for gaps or damage. Replace if it does not seal evenly all around.
  • Verify fan operation: During a bake cycle, you should hear a cooling fan running (on most Café wall ovens). If not, access and test the cooling fan motor.
  • Clear vents: Ensure cabinet trim or objects are not blocking the oven's intake and exhaust vents. Follow Café installation clearances.
  • Replace fan: If the cooling fan is noisy, slow, or not running, replace the cooling fan motor assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cooling Fan Motor Assembly
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