Danby Temperature Calibration or Sensor Drift

Oven temperature is consistently too hot or too cold compared to the set temperature.

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Possible Causes

Aging oven temperature sensor, Miscalibrated control, Poor rack placement or airflow

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Allow the oven to cool before removing the sensor.

  • Verify with thermometer: Place an oven-safe thermometer in the center of the oven and run at 180 °C (350 °F) for at least 20–30 minutes. Compare actual vs set temperature.
  • Adjust calibration: Many Danby ovens allow temperature offset adjustment in the settings menu (e.g., ±35 °F / ±20 °C). Adjust according to the measured difference.
  • Check sensor: If the offset required is large or unstable, test the sensor resistance and replace if out of spec.
  • Improve airflow: Avoid blocking air circulation with oversized pans or foil on the racks, which can affect temperature readings.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Oven Temperature Sensor
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