Stoves Insufficient cooling or heat shielding

Control panel gets extremely hot to the touch during baking.

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 control cooling fan, Missing or mispositioned heat shield, Blocked ventilation slots, Door gasket leak directing heat upward

Safety first: Turn off power and allow the oven to cool before inspection.

Check cooling fan: During operation, the control cooling fan should run. If it does not, test the fan motor and replace if faulty.
Inspect heat shields: Remove the top panel and verify that all heat shields are present and correctly installed above the oven cavity.
Clear vents: Ensure that front and rear ventilation slots are not blocked by cabinetry or debris.
Door gasket: Replace a leaking door gasket that may be directing hot air toward the control panel.

Medium 3/5

Control Cooling Fan

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