Russell Hobbs Primary Heating Circuit Failure

Oven does not heat at all; fan and light may work but food remains cold.

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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

Blown oven heating element, Faulty function selector switch not sending power to element, Tripped thermal cut-out, Loose wiring at element terminals

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect the oven from mains power before removing panels or touching wiring.

  • Check basic settings: Ensure a correct cooking mode and temperature are selected and that the timer is not set to delay start or end time.
  • Inspect elements: Look inside the cavity at the top and bottom elements for visible breaks or burn marks.
  • Access rear connections: Remove the rear panel to inspect the element terminals. Tighten any loose spade connectors and look for burnt wires.
  • Test continuity: With wires removed from the element, measure resistance across the terminals. Replace the element if open-circuit.
  • Check thermal cut-out: Locate the thermal cut-out thermostat and test for continuity. If open and not resettable, replace it.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Oven Heating Element
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