F15
De Dietrich Circular Fan Element Failure

Fan-assisted mode not heating, error when selecting fan mode, conventional mode works

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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

Open circular heating element around fan, burnt wiring to circular element, failed fan element relay on control board, open safety thermostat in fan circuit

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Isolate the oven from mains and let it cool.

  • Confirm symptom: Test conventional (top/bottom) heating and then fan-assisted mode. If only fan-assisted fails, suspect the circular element.
  • Access circular element: Remove the rear cavity panel inside the oven to expose the circular element and fan.
  • Inspect and test: Check the element for visible damage. Disconnect its terminals and measure resistance; an open circuit means replacement is required.
  • Check wiring and thermostat: Inspect the wiring harness and any inline thermostat for damage or open circuit.
  • Control board: If the element and wiring are good but no power is delivered in fan mode, the corresponding relay on the main PCB may be faulty.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Circular Fan Heating Element
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