Troubleshooting Guide
Oven Not Heating or Taking Too Long to Heat
Oven stays cold or takes much longer than normal to preheat
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Your oven isn't reaching cooking temperatures, or takes significantly longer than normal to preheat.
Quick Fixes to Try First
- 1Verify the oven is in bake mode, not warming or proof mode
- 2Check for error codes on the display
- 3For gas ovens, observe if the igniter glows but doesn't ignite gas
- 4Use an oven thermometer to check actual vs. set temperature
- 5Check the circuit breaker for electric ovens
Most Common Causes
Faulty Igniter (Gas)
Requires Service
A weak gas oven igniter may glow but not get hot enough to open the gas valve.
Failed Heating Element (Electric)
Requires Service
The bake or broil element has burned out and needs replacement.
Calibration Off
DIY Possible
The oven thermostat may need recalibration to match set and actual temperatures.
Other Possible Causes
Temperature Sensor Failure
A faulty sensor gives incorrect readings, preventing proper temperature regulation.
Control Board Issues
The electronic control may not be sending proper signals to heating components.
When to Call a Professional
Contact our technicians if any of these apply:
- Gas igniter glows orange but won't light the oven
- Electric element has visible breaks or blistering
- Oven displays error codes
- Temperature is off by more than 25 degrees after calibration
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