Summit Overheating Wiring or Component Insulation

Oven emits a persistent electrical or burning plastic smell during use, even when clean.

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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

Loose or high-resistance electrical connection, Wiring harness contacting hot surfaces, Failing motor windings (fan or cooling fan), Foreign object trapped near element

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off the oven and disconnect power immediately if you suspect electrical burning. Do not continue using the oven until inspected.

  • Visual inspection: Remove rear and bottom panels to inspect wiring harnesses, connectors, and components for discoloration, melting, or charring.
  • Check terminal block: Inspect the main power terminal block for burned lugs or melted plastic. Replace the terminal block and any damaged wiring.
  • Inspect motors: Smell near the cooling fan and convection fan motors. If odor is strongest there and motors run hot or noisy, replace the affected fan motor.
  • Remove foreign objects: Ensure no plastic, packaging, or utensils are touching elements or hot surfaces.

Electrical burning smells indicate a potential fire hazard; if you cannot locate the source, contact a professional technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Wiring Harness
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