Hitachi Uneven Heating / Poor Air Circulation

Oven heats unevenly, with hot spots and cold areas in Hitachi convection oven

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.

Possible Causes

Convection fan not running, Damaged or missing fan cover, Blocked air vents inside cavity, One of the elements not working

Safety first: Turn off power and allow the oven to cool.

Check convection fan: In fan modes, listen for the fan. If silent, test and replace the convection fan motor.
Inspect fan cover: Ensure the rear fan cover is installed correctly and not warped or missing, as it directs airflow.
Clean vents: Remove any baked-on grease or debris from the air vents and fan cover holes.
Test elements: Verify that both upper and lower elements heat. Replace any failed element.

Medium 3/5

Convection Fan Motor

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