Kenmore Convection Fan Motor Failure

Convection fan does not run in convection mode, uneven baking results

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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 wiring to fan

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker before servicing.

  • Verify convection mode:
    • Ensure you have selected a convection bake/roast setting, not standard bake.
  • Listen for fan:
    • In convection mode, you should hear the fan running after a short delay.
  • Inspect fan:
    • Remove oven racks and rear interior panel to access the convection fan.
    • Check for food debris or warped panels rubbing the fan blade.
  • Test motor:
    • With power off, spin the fan by hand; it should turn freely.
    • Disconnect motor leads and measure resistance; an open circuit indicates a failed motor.
  • Replace components:
    • Replace the convection fan motor if defective.
    • If motor is good but never receives power in convection mode, the control board convection relay may be faulty.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Convection Fan Motor
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