Ilve Oven Temperature Calibration / Sensor Drift

Oven temperature is inaccurate, food undercooked or overcooked

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Possible Causes

Aging oven temperature sensor, Control board calibration offset, Poor oven door seal causing heat loss, Incorrect rack position or loading

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Use heat-resistant gloves when placing or removing thermometers.

  • Verify with thermometer: Place an oven-safe thermometer in the center of the oven and preheat to a known temperature (e.g., 180°C / 350°F). Compare displayed vs actual temperature.
  • Door gasket: Inspect the door seal for gaps or damage. Replace if compressed or torn.
  • Sensor test: If the temperature is consistently off by more than 15–20°C, test the sensor resistance and replace if out of spec.
  • Control calibration: Many Ilve models allow temperature offset adjustment in the settings menu. Adjust by the measured difference according to the user manual.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Oven Temperature Sensor (NTC Probe)
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