We at Cooker Spare Parts have helped countless people to get their ovens up and running again, but did you know that we're also a leading supplier of trade spares to people who repair kitchen appliances for a living?
Because we stock such a comprehensive range of cooker parts, we've become very popular among tradespeople who constantly need to purchase new components in order to get the job done. If you need to order any parts, you can get them from the Cooker Spare Parts website as usual, but you may prefer to set up a trade account with us and enjoy a variety of additional benefits.
How to set up a trade account
Trade orders are processed via our sister site, Thermuparts. Here's how to set up a trade account for your business:
Once you have created a Thermuparts trade account, you will be able to place trade orders online and benefit from the excellent trade discounts that we offer on a wide range of parts. In addition to cooker spares, you can also purchase the following via the Thermuparts site:
- Refrigerator spares
- Washing machine spares
- Dishwasher spares
- Freezer spares
- Tumble dryer spares
You will also have access to our helpful customer service team, who will always be on hand during normal working hours to answer any questions you have.
Simmerstats - also known as an energy regulator or infinite switch - are responsible for turning the heating elements on and off in hobs, grills, and various other cooking appliances. During the cooking period, the simmerstat tells the heating element to turn on and switch off at regular intervals. The length of those intervals is determined by you, the user - you simply turn the control knob that's hooked up to the simmerstat to determine how long you want each on period and each off period to last (and thus how much energy you want the heating element to use).
An example of a simmerstat in use
Let's imagine you're heating up some pasta sauce on your cooker's hob.
The instructions on the jar call for a low heat, so you turn the hob's control knob a quarter-turn. This is effectively telling the simmerstat that you want the hob's heating element on a quarter of the time.
Switching the hob on begins a cycle that is regulator by the simmerstat (energy regulator). For instance, the heating element might come on for 10 seconds, then turn off for 30 seconds, then come on for another 10 seconds, then go off for another 30 seconds...
You get the idea. This duty cycle means that, overall, the hob's heating element is operating at roughly a quarter of its full power, and since it is switched off for 75% of the time, your pasta sauce won't be allowed to get too hot.
If you're cooking something else that calls for a higher heat setting, you might turn the control knob three-quarters of the way around. Now you're telling the simmerstat to keep the hob ON for 75% of the time and OFF for 25% of the time. In this case, the element would theoretically stay on for 30 seconds before switching off for 10 seconds.
Need a new simmerstat?
If your simmerstat has stopped working then your cooker won't work properly either. Don't worry, though - we have a range of spare energy regulators available here at Cooker Spare Parts.
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The oven timer has slowly become redundant over the years for many people, thanks to portable timers and people just using the timer on their phones; however, there are still some people who still like to do things the old-fashioned way, and still use the timer on their oven.
If you're still using your oven timer, it can a huge inconvenience if it starts to become faulty and no longer wants to work accurately, and that's why we supply a comprehensive range of
Replacement Oven Timers that will have you recording time in no time at all!
If you're busy doing other things, it's easy to forget that you're cooking food, which may mean lead to your meal being over cooked. If you're fed up of your broken oven timer, you'll be happy to know that we have an extensive range of replacement oven timer's that will allow you to keep track of your cooking times once again! To view our range of oven timers, please
click here.
Here are just a few oven timers taken from our excellent selection:
If you're in need of a new oven timer they don't come better than this! This 6 button single relay timer is a genuine spare part and is an excellent replacement for your faulty oven timer. It has a sleek black finish and is really easy to read. It's important to note that this oven timer only fits select cooker models from
Hotpoint,
Cannon,
Indesit and
Creda. To check if your cooker is compatible return to our
homepage and enter the model details of your cooker in to our search filters. For more information, or you wish to purchase this oven timer, please
click here.
Has your oven timer become faulty, or is becoming hard to read? If so, you'll be happy to know that we have the perfect replacement for you! This electronic oven timer has terrific grey finish, and the LED display is really easy to read! This timer will fit certain
Ariston,
Creda,
Hotpoint,
Indesit and
New World cooker models - but like always, please check that your cooker model is compatible before purchasing; you can do this by using the search filters on our
homepage. If you'd like to purchase this oven timer,
click here.
Has the timer on your
Rangemaster 110 stopped working? Well you no longer have to put up with it, thanks to this brilliant replacement. This timer consists of an automatic timer and 6 buttons. Not only is it a great replacement timer for the Rangemaster 110, but will also fit other
Rangemaster models, and certain
Flavel cooker models. Please check that your cooker is compatible with this part before purchasing by selecting the manufacturer and entering the model number in to the search filters near the top of our
homepage. For more information on the is oven timer, or if you wish to buy this part, please click
here.
Is your oven constantly overheating? Before considering replacing your whole appliance, there are a few things that could be causing your oven to get too hot. Typical causes are a faulty thermostat, cooling fan, or oven element - if any of these are not fully functioning it may be the cause of your oven's overheating problem.
This is a problem, as not only will your meals be overcooked, but there is also a risk of cooker's components becoming damaged, and causing them to become faulty. Read on to learn more about how to resolve your overheating problem!
What could be causing my oven to overheat?
If your oven is overheating it is most likely to be caused by a faulty part. More often then not it'll be your thermostat, cooling fan or oven element that is causing the problem. Read our guide to figure out which one is causing you a problem and how to get a replacement part.
If your oven's temperature is higher than what you set it to, then it's likely that your thermostat has become faulty and requires replacing. Your oven's thermostat role is to measure your oven's temperature and once it has reached the temperature you've set it to it'll inform your cooker to stop heating up and to just remain at that temperature. If your oven thermostat is faulty, it won't be reading the temperature of your oven accurately, causing it to over or under heat - but there's no need to panic, we have a superb selection of oven thermostats that will stop your oven from overheating and will ensure it is back to cooking at its best once again. To view our range of Oven Thermostats, please
click here.
Your cooling fan is another oven part that prevents your cooker from getting too hot. Here at Cooker Spare Parts, we have a comprehensive range of oven cooling fans for you to choose from - whichever cooker model you own, we're confident you'll be able to find a replacement for your cooling fan. To view our range of cooling fan's, please
click here.
The final part that could be causing your oven to overheat is the your oven element. Your element is the part that is directly responsible for producing the heat that allows you to cook your meals. If your oven element is faulty, it may be producing more heat than is needed. If your element is showing signs of any faults, it's paramount that you replace it as soon as possible, as it is vitally important that it is working efficiently. We have a gigantic selection of oven elements - to view range of oven elements, please
click here.
If you have any questions or you're experiencing any issues, please do not be afraid to contact us by calling
02920 452 510 or email
enquiries@cookerspareparts.com - one of the cooker experts that make up our customer service team will be happy to help!
