Hitachi Mechanical Noise / Fan or Panel Vibration

Oven makes loud banging, rattling, or grinding noises during operation

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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 convection fan blade, Worn fan motor bearings, Loose internal panels or screws, Warped oven liner

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

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

  • Identify noise source: Run the oven briefly and listen to locate whether the noise comes from the rear, top, or door area. Then switch off power.
  • Check convection fan: Remove the rear interior panel and inspect the fan blade. Tighten the mounting nut and ensure the blade is not hitting the cover.
  • Inspect cooling fan: Access the top or rear and check the cooling fan for wobble or contact with shrouds.
  • Tighten panels: Tighten any loose screws on side panels, back panel, and internal brackets.
  • Replace noisy motor: If the fan motor is grinding or has excessive play, replace the Hitachi fan motor.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Convection Fan Motor
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