Panasonic Worn rotary selector or broken knob shaft

Oven selector knob is loose, skips positions, or does not register mode changes.

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Possible Causes

Cracked plastic knob, Worn rotary switch contacts, Loose mounting nut on selector, Damaged encoder on electronic models

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Disconnect power before removing the control panel or knob.

  • 1. Inspect knob: Pull off the knob and check for cracks in the plastic hub. Replace the knob if damaged.
  • 2. Tighten selector mounting: If the selector shaft wobbles, remove the control panel and tighten the mounting nut or screws.
  • 3. Test rotary switch: For mechanical switches, use a multimeter to verify continuity changes across contacts as the switch is rotated.
  • 4. Replace selector or encoder: If contacts are worn or the encoder does not register correctly, replace the selector switch or encoder PCB with a Panasonic part.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Function Selector Switch / Encoder
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