Russell Hobbs
Control Panel Input Failure
Oven display works but buttons or touch controls 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 or damaged touch membrane, Moisture behind control glass, Loose ribbon cable, Faulty user interface PCB
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Disconnect mains power before removing the control panel.
- Dry moisture: If the panel has been cleaned with excessive liquid, allow it to dry completely for several hours with power disconnected.
- Clean surface: Gently clean the control surface with a dry cloth to remove grease that may affect touch sensitivity.
- Reseat ribbon cable: Remove the control panel and reseat the ribbon cable between the touch panel and main PCB.
- Replace UI board: If specific buttons never respond, replace the user interface PCB or touch membrane assembly.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Touch Control Panel
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