Summit Temperature Calibration or Sensor Drift

Oven temperature is consistently too hot or too cold compared to the set temperature; food overcooks or undercooks without error codes.

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Possible Causes

Aged or drifting oven temperature sensor, Miscalibrated electronic oven control, Poor rack placement or airflow, Door gasket leaks causing heat loss

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Allow the oven to cool before placing or removing thermometers.

  • Verify with thermometer: Place an oven-safe thermometer in the center of the middle rack. Preheat to 350°F and allow 15–20 minutes after preheat. Compare the reading to the set temperature.
  • Adjust calibration: Many Summit electronic controls allow temperature offset. Refer to your manual to adjust the oven temperature up or down (often in 5–10°F increments) to match the thermometer reading.
  • Inspect door gasket: Check the door seal for gaps, tears, or hardened sections. Replace the oven door gasket if it does not seal evenly all around.
  • Check sensor: If calibration cannot correct a large error (over 35–40°F), test the oven temperature sensor resistance at room temperature and compare to specifications. Replace if out of range.

Always test temperature accuracy after any repair or adjustment by baking a known recipe and monitoring results.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Oven Temperature Sensor
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