Indesit
Excessive Heat Transfer to Control Panel
Indesit cooktop control knob gets very hot during use
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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 or missing internal heat shield, Damaged cooling fan (on some ranges), Misrouted insulation, Door seal leakage directing heat upwards
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Allow the appliance to cool and disconnect power before removing panels.
Steps:
- 1. Check door seal and hinges: Ensure the oven door closes properly and the gasket is intact to prevent hot air escaping towards the controls.
- 2. Inspect internal baffles: Remove the top panel and check that any metal heat shields or baffles above the oven cavity are correctly fitted.
- 3. Verify cooling fan operation: On models with a cooling fan, ensure it runs during and after cooking. Replace the cooling fan motor if not operating.
- 4. Insulation check: Confirm that insulation has not fallen away from its intended position, exposing the control area to direct heat.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Cooling Fan Motor
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