Thor Kitchen Convection Fan Motor Failure

Convection fan does not run in convection mode; baking is uneven.

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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

Failed convection fan motor, Obstructed fan blade, Faulty convection relay on control board, Broken fan wiring

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Disconnect power before removing the oven's rear or interior panels.

  • Confirm mode: Ensure you have selected a convection mode (e.g., Convection Bake) and not standard bake.
  • Listen for fan: During convection operation, you should hear the convection fan motor. If not, proceed to inspection.
  • Access fan: Remove the rear interior panel inside the oven cavity to expose the convection fan and shroud.
  • Check for obstructions: Make sure no screws, foil, or debris are blocking the fan blade. Spin the blade by hand; it should move freely.
  • Test motor: From the rear of the oven, disconnect the fan motor leads and measure resistance. An open circuit indicates a failed motor that must be replaced.
  • Inspect wiring and control: If the motor tests good, check wiring continuity to the control board and test the convection relay output (requires live testing by a qualified person). Replace the electronic oven control board if the relay is not energizing.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Convection Fan Motor
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