Teka Overheating of Electrical Components or Insulation

Strong electrical or plastic smell when the oven is used, even after several uses.

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

Loose electrical connections causing arcing, wiring touching hot surfaces, defective fan motor overheating, new component not rated for oven temperature

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power and do not continue using the oven until the source is identified.

Checks:

Remove the oven from the cabinet and inspect the rear and top areas for discolored or melted plastic parts.
Check the mains terminal block and wiring for signs of overheating; tighten or replace as necessary.
Inspect the cooling and convection fan motors for overheating or burnt smell; replace if suspect.
Ensure that any recently replaced parts are genuine Teka components rated for high temperature.

Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Mains Terminal Block or Fan Motor (depending on source)

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