RCA Unresponsive Touchpad / Control Panel

RCA oven buttons do not respond or respond intermittently; display is on but you cannot set temperature or time.

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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 touch membrane, Moisture under keypad, Damaged keypad ribbon cable, Failed keypad interface on control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power at the breaker before removing the control panel.

  • Dry out panel: If the issue started after cleaning, allow the panel to dry for several hours with power off.
  • Inspect keypad: Remove the control panel back cover and inspect the keypad ribbon cable for damage. Reseat the connector.
  • Test specific keys: Note which keys fail. If entire rows or columns are dead, the keypad matrix is likely failing.
  • Replace touchpad: Replace the touchpad/control panel assembly if keys remain unresponsive. If the keypad is integrated with the display, replace the combined assembly.
  • Control board: If a new keypad does not fix the issue, the electronic oven control board may have a faulty keypad interface.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Touchpad / Control Panel Assembly
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