Fisher & Paykel
Convection or Cooling Fan Bearing Failure
Oven fan is very noisy, rattling, or grinding during operation
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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
Worn fan motor bearings, Loose fan blade, Foreign object contacting fan, Bent fan blade
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power and allow the oven to cool before accessing the fan.
- Identify fan: Determine if the noise comes from the convection fan (inside cavity) or cooling fan (behind panel).
- Inspect convection fan: Remove the rear interior panel to access the convection fan. Check for loose screws, bent blades, or debris.
- Tighten or clean: Tighten the fan nut and remove any foreign objects.
- Replace motor: If the fan still makes grinding or squealing noises, replace the fan motor assembly.
- Cooling fan: For cooling fan noise, access from the rear and perform similar checks and replacement if needed.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Convection Fan Motor
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