Cooling fan does not run or runs erratically; oven may shut down with E06 after some minutes of operation.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Disconnect the oven from mains power and allow it to cool fully before working near the fan.
Cooling fan inspection:
- Remove the oven from the cabinet if necessary to access the top or rear where the tangential cooling fan is mounted.
- Visually inspect the fan blades for grease buildup, debris, or insulation obstructing rotation.
- Spin the fan by hand. It should rotate freely without grinding or stiffness. If seized or noisy, the motor is likely faulty.
- Check the wiring harness and connectors to the fan motor for burns or loose connections.
- With power disconnected, measure the fan motor winding resistance. An open circuit indicates a failed motor.
- Replace the cooling fan motor assembly if defective, ensuring correct orientation and secure mounting.
- If the fan and wiring are good, the control board may not be supplying power to the fan; inspect for burned components and consider board replacement.
Test: After reassembly, run the oven at a moderate temperature and confirm that the cooling fan starts automatically and E06 does not reappear.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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