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Excessive residue burning or electrical overheating
Oven emits a strong burning smell or smoke during normal baking (not first use or self-clean).
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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
Food or grease buildup on elements, Foil contacting elements, Burning insulation from loose wire, Failing heating element
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: If you see flames or heavy smoke, turn off the oven and breaker immediately and open windows.
- Inspect interior: After cooling, check for spilled food or grease on the bottom, near elements, or on the convection fan cover. Clean with a non-abrasive oven cleaner (for non-self-clean surfaces) or use the oven's steam clean feature if available.
- Check for foil: Remove any foil that may be touching elements or blocking vents.
- Inspect wiring: Remove the rear panel and look for burned wires or melted insulation near elements and terminal block. Repair or replace damaged wiring.
- Test elements: If an element has a hot spot or visible damage, replace it.
Warning: Do not ignore persistent burning smells; they can indicate an electrical fire risk.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
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