Gaggenau Fan motor or fan blade mechanical fault

Oven makes loud rattling or scraping noise when the fan is running

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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

Loose fan blade on shaft, Debris caught in fan, Worn fan motor bearings, Bent fan blade contacting shroud

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power and allow the oven to cool before accessing the fan.

  • Identify which fan: Determine whether the noise comes from the convection fan (inside cavity) or the cooling fan (top/rear of unit).
  • Inspect convection fan: Remove the internal rear panel and check the fan blade for looseness or contact with the housing. Tighten the centre nut if loose.
  • Remove debris: Clear any food particles or foil pieces caught in the fan.
  • Spin test: Rotate the fan by hand. Roughness or grinding indicates worn bearings and the motor should be replaced.
  • Cooling fan check: Access the top/rear of the oven and inspect the tangential fan for loose mounting or foreign objects.

Note: Continued operation with a noisy fan can lead to motor failure or damage to other components.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Convection Fan Motor / Cooling Fan Motor
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