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Aug 201704

Fan Oven Repairs: Tips & Advice from Cooker Spare Parts

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It's great having a fan oven. Not only do fan-assisted appliances cook food faster than traditional ovens, they generally do so at lower temperatures - most cooking instructions nowadays specify one temperature setting for fan ovens and another, higher setting for everyone else (e.g. 200°C / Fan 180°C).

This means:

Less waiting around for your oven to preheat
Less energy used up per meal
Shorter food preparation periods

As we said, it's great to have a fan oven. But just like any appliance, a fan oven can break down, and what good is an oven - fan-assisted or otherwise - that can't cook anything?

Today, we're going to introduce you to some common fan oven repairs to help you get your fan-assisted appliance up and running again. But there's one important question that we ought to answer first:

How does a fan oven work?

A standard electric oven cooks food via a heating element - basically a coil of wire that converts electrical energy into heat, warming up the oven and everything in it.

Fan-assisted ovens rely on heating elements as well, but with one big difference: the fan. The fan in an electric fan oven spins at all times when the oven is in use; this distributes the heat throughout the oven cavity, cooking your food more evenly and more efficiently.

Q: My fan isn't working - can I still use my fan oven like a normal oven?

A: No, unfortunately you can't. Fan-assisted ovens are specifically designed with the heat-distributing effect of the fan in mind. If the fan blades aren't spinning around and spreading the heat generated by your element throughout the whole oven, there's a high risk that the element will overheat and stop working.

For this reason, you should NOT use a fan-assisted oven if the fan is not working. With this in mind, fan oven repairs are something that should be dealt with as soon as possible.

Now that you understand how a fan oven works, let's take a look at some common issues and how to fix them:

1. The fan has stopped working

If the fan in your fan-assisted oven isn't starting up when you switch the appliance on, you may need to replace the fan motor.

Buy a new fan oven motor here >

How to replace your oven fan >

2. The oven isn't heating up

What if your fan is working fine, but there's no heat for it to distribute? If that's the case, you may need a new oven element.

Buy oven elements >

How to replace a fan oven element >

3. Other issues...

There are lots of other things that can go wrong in a fan oven. Perhaps the door seal is broken and you're losing during cooking, or perhaps there's an issue with the power supply and your appliance isn't turning on at all.

No matter what's happened to your fan oven or what sort of repair work it needs, we at Cooker Spare Parts can help! We stock all kinds of replacement components for fan-assisted ovens, and our cooker experts are always on hand to help you work out which part(s) you need to purchase. Follow the link below to ask for advice on any fan oven repairs you may have.

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Jul 201728

Is your Zanussi Oven Clock Not Working?

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Getting the time right when cooking food is an integral part of the process. Too long can mean burnt or hard food, too little can mean uncooked, potentially dangerous food. It is usual to use your oven clock to measure precisely how long your food has been in the oven which is why, if you find your Zanussi Oven clock is no longer working, it can be a difficult thing to adjust to.

If you've been struggling with this problem, you'll be happy to know that we stock plenty of Zanussi oven clock replacements here at Cooker Spare Parts. That's right, it's not just the oven elements we can help you with! We know that every part of the cooker is important, so if your Zanussi oven clock is not working, we're here to fix that.

To see which oven clock suits you best, here are some of the Zanussi oven clock replacements we have in stock.

3 Button Oven Clock and Timer

3 Buttons

Genuine Part

Suitable for Zanussi Ovens

£49.99

Electric Oven Timer

Genuine Part

Suitable for Electric Ovens

£62.99

Electronic Zanussi Oven Timer

Genuine Part

Suitable for Electric Oven

£144.40

To check out our full range of parts suitable for a Zanussi oven clock that's not working, simply click here. Or get in touch on 02920 452 510.

Jul 201726

AEG Oven Repairs: Get Your AEG Appliance Up & Running Again!

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Established all the way back in 1883, German company AEG (short for Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft - no wonder they decided to just use the initials!) have long been a leading light in the European appliance industry. Founder Emil Rathenau got his start selling light bulbs and generator, but nowadays the company produces all sorts of home appliances, including washing machines, vacuum cleaners, and of course cookers.

Of course, if you're reading this, you're probably not here to learn about the history of the company that made your oven - you're here because that oven isn't working properly and you're wondering "How do I fix my AEG Appliance?". Described below are a few common cooker problems that may be the cause of your AEG oven angst; if your specific issue isn't addressed here, please feel free to contact the Cooker Spare Parts team and we'll be happy to advise you.

Oven won't heat up, what can I do?

If your AEG oven isn't warming up at all, the problem may well be the element. This is the coil that actually heats up when the oven is switched up, but if it is damaged or faulty, it might not be doing its job properly.

Solution: Buy a new oven element and refer to our how-to guide when replacing the old one.

Why is my oven the wrong temperature?

Perhaps your oven is overshooting the temperature you set and burning your food, or maybe it's not getting hot enough and your meals keep coming out underdone. Either way, the culprit is most likely your AEG oven's thermostat - this is the part that measures the temperature in the oven and tells the element to stop heating up once your specified temperature has been achieved.

Solution: Browse our range of AEG oven thermostats and order a new one to fit your model.

Door won't shut properly, how do I fix it?

When cooking, it's vitally important to ensure that your oven door is properly closed. Leaving the door open even a little will allow heat to escape from the oven cavity, wasting energy and prolonging your meal's required cooking period. If your door won't close properly - and this may happen for a number of reasons - it's a good idea to fix the problem ASAP.

Solution: Check your oven's door hinges and replace if necessary. Also, inspect your oven door seal to ensure that it is completely intact. You may even have to replace the oven door itself if substantial damage has occurred.

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If you're still wondering how to fix your AEG appliance, we will be happy to help. Call our team of experts on 02920 452 510, and we will do everything we can to help!

Jul 201726

Universal Oven Element Replacement at Cooker Spare Parts

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If your oven is failing to heat up your meals, it's doing a pretty lousy job at being an oven! If both the oven and the grill aren’t heating up it’s likely that it’s your oven element causing the problems. The oven element is the part of the oven that is responsible for getting your oven hot, so if your meals aren’t up to scratch, maybe this is why (it would be a nice excuse for bad food anyway).

What you need to fix this problem is a Universal Oven Element. The Dual Top Oven Element is a genuine manufacturer’s part that will perfectly replace your faulty element! To kick start up your oven’s heating capabilities, this universal oven element has a 2800W dual output (2250W and 550W) and is suitable for Ariston, Hotpoint and Indesit cookers.

A faulty element is usually clear from any burns or bulges, so look out for this when trying to work out why your oven isn't fully functioning.

If you need help replacing your universal oven element, check out this blog post for more information on how to change it.

If your cooker is giving you any problems we are happy to help you find replacement parts! If you need any advice on what part you may need, feel free to give our friendly team a call on, 02920 452 510.

Jul 201720

Electric Oven Repairs: How to Fix 5 Common Problems

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If the electric oven that you use to cook your meals has stopped working, there are a number of possible reasons why. So you know you need to make some electric oven repairs, but which?

Most of the things that often go wrong with electric ovens are relatively easy to fix, so don't start worrying about how you're going to afford a new cooker just yet - first, have a read of this guide to common electric oven repairs and see if you might be able to correct the issue yourself.

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SAFETY FIRST! Before attempting any electric oven repairs, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance. Never work on an electrical appliance that is still connected to the mains. If in doubt, don't risk damaging your oven and/or harming yourself - call in a professional.

Oven element

Problem: The oven is not heating up because the element (the bit that actually gets hot when you switch the oven on) isn't working.

Solution: This electric oven repair is fairly common, to fix it order a new oven element for your appliance and use this to replace the faulty element.

How to replace oven heating elements >

Thermostat

Problem: Your oven's thermostat - which measures the heat inside the oven and switches off the element once the desired temperate has been reached - is not working properly. As a result, your oven is not getting hot enough, getting too hot, or failing to heat up at all.

Solution: Purchase a replacement thermostat for your electric oven and replace the one that isn't working.

How to replace your oven thermostat >

Terminal block

Problem: Your appliance is plugged in and switched on at the wall, but no electricity is reaching the oven and it won't turn on at all.

Solution: You may need to replace your cooker's terminal block so that electricity can reach the appliance itself.

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Oven fan

Problem: The fan inside your electric fan oven is not functioning properly. As a result, your food is cooking unevenly (this happens because the heat is not being distributed evenly around the oven by the fan).

Solution: Buy a new oven fan assembly and replace the faulty parts as necessary.

How to replace your oven fan >

Oven door seal

Problem: Your oven is losing heat because the rubber door seal is broken or missing. As a result, the oven takes longer to heat up and uses more energy than necessary.

Solution: Order a new oven door seal and fit to the door.

How to replace your oven door seal >

Still struggling to identify what electric oven repairs you need to make? Get in touch with the Cooker Spare Parts team and we'll do our best to assist!

Fan Oven Repairs: Tips & Advice from Cooker Spare Parts