Convection Oven Problems
What is a convection oven?
A convection oven is one where heat is distributed by fans to force air movement. Convection ovens tend to operate at lower temperatures by circulating hot air over the food than regular conventional ovens and have the ability to cook food faster. The air circulation eliminates hot spots and provides a more even baking option.
Find out more about commonly asked convection oven questions answered by Experts on JustAnswer below.
Why is the convection oven on a GE profile stove not heating?
Hence the problem could either by the oven is suffering from heat failure or the convection fan motor is not running correctly. To make sure, choose the convection roast cycle and allow it to remain on for about two minutes. Afterwards, try opening the door quickly to check if the fan is operating as normal. While the fan shuts down once you open the door, you can hear it for about 15 seconds as it slows down. If the fan is not working, the convection fan motor may need replacing.
If the fan is working fine, but the oven is not heating correctly, unplug the stove from the mains and remove the back panel. Then remove the round convection element close to the fan motor. Make sure to test the convection element for continuity using a multi metre. If there is no continuity replace it or you may need a new control relay board.
What could be the problem with a convection oven that does not heat, makes clicking noises even though the fan works?
If you are using the bake option in the oven and it is working okay, this will be like using the convection roast option. The main difference is you activate the bake button instead of the convection roast one to power the unit.
The problem could be either of two things; a faulty oven relay control board or a tripped high limit thermostat. The thermostat usually trips during the broiling or self-cleaning function. To check either of these issues, turn off the circuit breaker of the oven or unplug it. Open the oven door to remove the screws going into the vent panel above the oven cavity and below the control panel. Remove the vent panel to look at the door lock assembly.
You will find one inch round silver and black device with a tiny red button on it. Push this button and check if it clicks. If it does, you need to reset the high limit thermostat, and that should solve your problem. If there is no click, the relay control board may need replacement and this may cost over £200.
What could be the problem if a convection oven comes on for only a couple seconds and then will not relight, also the stop button does not work and an error shows code 04?
There could be two issues with the oven, first being the touchpad failure if the stop button does not work. If you want to resolve this problem, then a new one will need to be ordered and replaced. Another potential issue is the flame coming on but turning off after some time; this indicates the spark module is not registering when the flame is burning.
You need to ensure the flame is touching the spark tip once it ignites. Try swapping the bake igniter with the broil igniter to see if this helps. If it works, replace the igniter which you moved to the broil function. If this does not help, the spark module also referred to as the DSI board may require replacing.
After replacing the light bulbs of a Dacor convection oven why is it displaying an error F1 and beeping when turned on?
This type of error occurs when power supply remains on when you are replacing the oven's bulbs. It was probably not shut off properly leading to a short circuit with the relay control board. There is a possibility of the display board short-circuiting as well. To help resolve the F1 error, you will need to replace the relay control board at the top of the oven. Depending on the oven model, the cost of this component could range from £200-300.
Convection oven problems usually occur because of control panels, heating failure and error codes. These issues are easy to decipher, and this is where Experts on JustAnswer can help solve your problems from the comfort of your own home.