Hotpoint-Ariston Unresponsive Touchpad / Keypad

Oven display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.

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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

Worn membrane keypad, Moisture behind control panel, Loose ribbon cable, Faulty user interface PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power before removing the control panel.

Step-by-step checks:

  • 1. Dry the panel: If the issue started after cleaning or a spill, leave the oven powered off for several hours to dry, or gently warm the area (not exceeding safe temperatures).
  • 2. Reseat ribbon cable: Remove the fascia and reseat the keypad ribbon cable on the display or control board.
  • 3. Inspect for corrosion: Look for green/white deposits on connectors. Clean gently or replace the keypad / touch panel.
  • 4. Replace interface board: If the keypad is integrated into a PCB and still unresponsive, replace the user interface board.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Keypad / Touch Control Panel
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