Siemens Insufficient Cooling / Seal Leakage

Oven exterior control panel or knobs become excessively hot to touch during use

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.

Possible Causes

Failed cooling fan, Missing or damaged internal baffles, Door seal not closing properly

Safety: Avoid touching hot metal surfaces; allow the oven to cool before inspection.

Check cooling fan: During operation, listen for the tangential cooling fan. If absent or weak, test and replace the fan.
Inspect door seal: Replace any damaged gasket that may allow hot air to escape toward the control panel.
Verify internal shields: Ensure all metal shields and baffles above the cavity are in place after any previous repair.

Medium 3/5

Cooling Fan Assembly or Door Gasket

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