Panasonic Mechanical wear or obstruction in fan system

Oven makes loud rattling or grinding noises when the fan is running.

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Possible Causes

Loose fan blade on shaft, Foreign object contacting fan, Worn fan motor bearings, Loose mounting screws on fan housing

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

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

  • 1. Identify noise source: Run the oven briefly and listen to determine if the noise comes from the rear (convection fan) or top/front (cooling fan).
  • 2. Access noisy fan: Remove the rear cavity cover for the convection fan or the top cover for the cooling fan.
  • 3. Remove obstructions: Clear any loose screws, foil, or debris contacting the fan blades.
  • 4. Tighten fan nut/screws: Ensure the fan blade is firmly secured to the motor shaft and that the motor mounting screws are tight.
  • 5. Check bearings: Spin the fan by hand. Roughness or side play indicates worn bearings; replace the fan motor assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Convection Fan Motor
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