| All people have different electrical
and mechanical abilities. This chart is not meant to be used by persons
who do not possess the ability to safely handle a test meter or the tools
required to perform the repairs need to your appliance. Please err on the
side of caution and when in doubt, hire a professionally trained Technician
to repair your appliance. We do not accept any responsibility for a mis
diagnosis or the further damage to your appliance, property or person.
These hints are merely a pointer into which direction you may be able to
look in order to solve your problem if you have the skill to undertake
the repair.
Ranges *On Canadian built ranges or ranges imported and modified before NAFTA's standards agreement took place, you should always start with the fuse(s) for any power problems that you are incurring.
-Test door gaskets -Test thermostat for temperature cycles -Make sure cooking pans are placed in middle of rack
-Test for broken thermostat bulb or tube -Test for kink in thermostat bulb or tube -Test oven door seal -Test thermostat for proper operation -Make sure thermostat bulb is not placed wrong in oven. Should be hanging from clip along top.
-Test plug-in blocks for burnt connections -Test surface switches -Test terminals on plug-in units -Test wiring for burnt connections
-Test for power to range/oven -Test switches for burnt terminals -Test wiring from switch(es) to terminal blocks -With power disconnected, check plug-in blocks for burnt terminal connections. -With power disconnected, check surface elements for burnt terminal connections. |
