With the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic still ongoing and the UK government currently advising us to avoid unnecessary contact with other people, you may be hesitant to invite a tradesperson into your home right now. But if your oven has broken down, what choice do you have?

Well, actually, you may be able to resolve the problem yourself. There are plenty of useful resources available for self-isolating homeowners who want to fix their own cookers - for instance, a repairman living in the Algarve has recently been offering appliance repair advice via video chat, and naturally there are loads of 'how to fix it' blogs and YouTube videos on the World Wide Web.

Ordering the right parts for your oven

Of course, even if you're doing your own repairs, you may still need a new part to get your appliance working properly again.

And that's where we come in. Here at Cooker Spare Parts, we stock an enormous range of high-quality spares for gas, electric and dual fuel appliances, including:

• Ovens
• Hobs
• Grills
• Cooker hoods

To find the part(s) you need for your cooker, simply go to our homepage and enter your appliance's manufacturer (e.g. Belling) and model number (e.g. DB90) - we'll show you a full list of compatible parts.

Some useful how-to guides

If you're not quite sure how to repair your oven, some of our previous blog posts may come in handy.

Here are some of our most popular articles - click to read:

• How to Fix an Oven That's Not Getting Hot Enough
• My Oven's Not Working (But the Grill Is)
• What to Do if Your Fan Oven's Not Heating Up
• If Your Oven Keeps Cutting Out...

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Just like all things in life, ovens are not meant to last forever and unfortunately, are prone to the odd problem here and there. If you have a Cannon cooker that has a faulty oven and unsure as to what the problem may be, here we list the potential causes to your cannon oven problems and how we can help to solve them.

Your Oven is Overheating

If you find that your Cannon oven is cooking at abnormally high temperatures, there could be several oven parts that could be at faults such as the thermostat or cooling fan.

• Faulty Thermostat – A thermostat is responsible for regulating the heat inside of your Cannon oven. Therefore, if this part isn’t functioning properly, the heat produced by your oven is going to be off, causing your meals to be either under or overcooked. This can be a major issue as you will constantly have to keep an eye on your meals as they cook, ensuring they don’t burn. If you check your thermostat and do find that this is what is causing your Cannon cooker problems, then our collection of quality replacement Cannon thermostats will get your cooking back on track.

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• Faulty Cooling Fan – If you find that your thermostat is in good working condition, then another part which may be at the root of your overheating issues is your Cannon oven’s cooling fan. The role of this part speaks for itself. It’s meant to keep the temperature of your cooker down whilst it’s cooking your food. If it’s broken, then the temperature is going to rise leading to overcooked food. If you find that your cooling fan is the issue, you can purchase your replacement here!

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Prolonged Cooking Times

Everyone wants their meals to either cook in the time stated on the packaging or quicker. There’s nothing worse than feeling hungry and deciding to cook a quick bite for it to take twice as long as planned. So, if you find that your cooking times are taking a lot longer than usual, there again maybe a couple of parts to blame.

• Faulty Oven Element – Your oven’s element is responsible for producing and distributing the heat required to cook your food. If this part is faulty, then there is not going to be enough heat to properly cook your food in the designated times, leading to increased cooking times. You can browse our range of spare Cannon oven element below.

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• Broken Oven Door Seal – Your oven door seal is a strip of rubber that is attached to the rim of your oven door, providing protection as well as retaining heat to the inside of your oven whilst it cooks your food. Therefore, if there is an area or several areas where your door seal has come loose from the oven door, valuable heat could be escaping which is causing your food to take longer to cook. If your Cannon oven door seal has, in fact, come loose, you can buy a spare from us today.

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Oven Not Heating Up

If you find that your Cannon cooker is not heating up at all, meaning you’re unable to cook anything whatsoever, then these are the parts that you will need to check to ensure they are working correctly.

• Oven Element – Again, your Cannon’s oven element is what produces the heat needed to cook your foods. If this part is faulty or has completely stopped working, then no heat is going to be produced which stops your foods from cooking.

Oven Clock Broken

How are you going to keep track of your cooking times if your Cannon’s oven clock is broken? For sure you can most likely use a smartphone or voice assistant to set a timer but why should you if you can have a perfectly fine oven clock? Besides, who wants to listen to one of those annoying alarm sounds over a traditional oven ‘ding’ anyway? In fact, some oven may not work at all if the clock is broken, so avoiding getting it replaced isn’t an option at all. Below you can browse our collection of oven clocks and timers to make your Cannon cooker problems a thing of the past.

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Oven Door Not Opening/Closing

What good is having a cooker if you’re not able to even open or close the oven door to cook your meals? If you can’t open your door, you’re not going to be able to get your food inside, and if you can’t close it, the heat needed to cook your food will just escape. Here at Cooker Spare Parts, we have a choice of oven door parts that are sure to help any of these two issues.

• Replacement Handles – If your oven door handle has broken or is completely missing, then you’re not going to be able to open or close your door, making your oven completely unusable. Take a look at our range of spare oven door handles below.

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• Faulty Hinges – Your oven door’s hinges may also be the cause of your door issues. If you have broken hinges, then these are going to be causing your oven door either not open or close the way it should. Ultimately, leading to your cooking times increasing as a result of escaping heat or the door not opening at all. Browse our spares below!

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These are the most common problems that you’ll find with your Cannon cooker. But, with our quality range of spare parts, these issues will soon become a thing of the past. Whether you’re in the market for genuine replacement parts of quality alternatives, we are sure to have just what you’re looking for right here at Cooker Spare Parts. Each one of our replacement Cannon parts comes with an incredible 180-day warranty, so no matter which spares you buy, you can rest assured that they will last the test of time to keep your Cannon cooker running to its best and help to avoid any further oven problems.

For more information on how our spare parts can help your Cannon cooker problems or to learn more about an individual product type/range, then please feel free to contact a member of the CSP team today by calling 02920 452 510 or emailing enquiries@cookerspareparts.com.

When it comes to kitchen disasters, nothing throws a culinary spanner in the works quite like a temperamental oven.

If your cooker is tripping out more than The Beatles in their ‘60s heyday, the results can be more than a little frustrating.

Keep your oven from blowing hot and cold with this handy guide, guaranteed to help you bring your oven back down to Earth and your cooking back to reality.

Reasons My Cooker Keeps Tripping

If your oven is on the blink worse than the three-eyed fish from The Simpsons, getting to the bottom of the issue can be akin to looking under the car bonnet at a steaming engine. To the untrained eye, knowing what to look for can be virtually impossible.

That being said, for most electric ovens that trip when turned on, the issue is usually related to either the circuit or the wiring. Unfortunately, neither is remedied with a sharp love tap to the side or a simple reset at the mains and, chances are, you’re going to need expert help to resolve it.

Nevertheless, when it comes to fixing a tripping oven, knowledge is most certainly power. To help you get on the right track to ovenary nirvana, here’s a rundown of the most likely causes of your cooker’s triptastic tendencies.

The Circuit

If your oven is causing the electric to trip faster than a drunk on ice, the most likely culprit is the circuit. Sadly, the intricacies of the oven circuitry will almost certainly require a pro in its restoration.

If multiple devices have been linked to the same circuit as the cooker, a professional technician will simply unplug the other devices to identify the issue. This should stop the oven from tripping the RCD (residential current device) and an upgrade may be necessary.

The Wiring

When the oven is off, the power current of the oven should be zero. However, if the current is greater than 0.3A, then there could be a problem with the oven wiring.

Additionally, there may be an issue with the terminal blocks, which are present in most European installations. If these are misplaced or positioned incorrectly, this could also be what’s causing your oven to trip.

Meanwhile, terminal blocks are also prone to deterioration, so it could simply be a case of the blocks needing replacement. A qualified technician will be able to identify this and assist you, if this is indeed the case.

The Components

If the circuit and the wiring are perfectly fine, the components may be the problem and are the next logical feature to investigate.

Once it’s been confirmed that no additional devices are connected, turning on the oven to a low temperature will allow you to identify whether or not it’s the components that are the issue.

If it trips immediately, the issue likely resides in the fuse; however, if it doesn’t instantly trip, it confirms that the fuse is in working order.

From there, if the electric trips when you raise the temperature, the problem is most likely the heating elements and you will require a replacement element. Once again, a qualified tech will be able to arrange this for you easily.

Out of the components, the four most likely elements to break are:

• Thermostats
• Switches
• Fan Motor
• Lamp

Expert Assistance

The world of oven repairs can be a minefield for anyone not well-versed in the art of electrics and any attempts at a DIY solution can leave you cluelessly staring at hardware and exposed wires like Riggs and Murtaugh in Lethal Weapon 3…hopefully with less fireworks.

If your oven does keep tripping the mains, it’s strongly recommended that you consult a professional for their assistance and expertise. While it can be tempting to tackle the problem yourself, attempting to take on any electrical task without the know-how can be extremely reckless and cost you more than just the price of an oven.

For more information on oven repairs or if your technician recommends a specific oven part you need to find, why not drop us a line today? Call now on 02920 452 510 or get in touch online by clicking the button below.

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If the record viewing figures of The Great British Bake-Off have taught us anything, it’s that Britain is a nation that loves baking. Millions of viewers tune in each week to see the would-be bakers get hot under the collar in their quest to become Star Baker.

For further proof, look no further than Greggs. The home of the Steak Bake is the most popular high-street dining brand in the UK according to YouGov, handily beating off the likes of McDonald’s, Subway and Wetherspoons.

There’s no denying it: us bake-loving Brits can’t get enough of our beautifully British baked goods.

Sadly, like any great love story, there can be hardships and tragedies along the way. Kitchen hiccups and mechanical mishaps can put your baking dreams on ice in an instant, particularly when it comes to a problem-oven.

Luckily, there are ways around it. It’s not always easy, but where there’s a will there’s a way!

Read on for our fool-proof guide on how to bake without an oven and earn yourself a Paul Hollywood handshake the hard way!

Why bake without an oven?

If your oven is broken, the best course of action is, of course, to get it fixed as soon as possible. Life without an oven can be a real pain so it’s well worth attempting to fix it before you resort to alternatives.

It could be as simple as replacing an oven knob or fixing door hinge, so be sure to do some detective work and give your cooker a once over. You may be able to get it back up and running a lot easier than you think.

How to bake when oven is broken

If, despite your best efforts, you find that your oven is out well and truly of commission, baking probably seems like an impossible task. However, that’s not always the case.

While it can be difficult and is far from ideal, there are ways to bake without an oven.

From cakes and cookies to bread and brownies, you might be surprised at just what you can achieve with non-oven baking. Here are a few tops tips on how to bake without oven power.

Microwave

If you happen to own a microwave – which most 21st-century British homes do – there’s a veritable world of microwavable flavourables quite literally at your fingertips, particularly if your microwave has a convection mode.

The simple mug cake is the perfect example of microbake mastery and notoriously easy to boot; however, the list doesn’t stop there. In fact, you can bake a huge variety of goodies in the microwave, from bread and pizza to cake and brownies.

If you’re thinking of exploring the world of microwave baking, a silicone Bundt pan is well worth purchasing. Metal pans are obviously not suitable for microwave use, while the hole in the middle of the Bundt pan allows it to cook through to the centre.

Stove

An expected feature of any decent kitchen, the humble stove top is the typical partner in crime for the oven: the Bonnie to its Clyde, the Rodney to its Del Boy, the…Kevin Hart to its Dwayne Johnson? You get the idea.

Like any good double act, when one falters, the other picks up the slack. The stove is the perfect support system should your oven take a tumble; however, there is more than one way to bake using the stove top.

Here are the three most popular methods of baking with a stove.

Skillet

The almighty skillet is a multifaceted piece of hardware that can lend its cast-iron credentials to a variety of baked delights. Ideal for baking cookies and brownies, this method is also ideal for muffins, Welsh cakes and scones.

Steaming

A classic method of yesteryear, steaming is a great way to bake without an oven, most famously used for making Christmas Puddings. While this can ideally (and most easily) be achieved using a steamed pudding mould, the same effect can be created using a bowl sealed with foil via the traditional wrap and tie method.

Dutch Oven

One of the most versatile options for non-oven baking, the Dutch oven is essentially a cast-iron cooking pot made of heavy-duty metal. While it can be used for a variety of purposes – from stews and casseroles to curries and meat roasting – Dutch ovens are also perfect for baking bread and even capable of baking cakes.

Slow Cooker

Often overlooked and under-utilised, slow cookers are great outside the box kitchen appliances when it comes to baking.

While they are commonly used for casseroles, stews and the like, slow cookers are also great for baking a wide variety of breads and delicious desserts: from cakes, puddings and pies to brownies, cookies and crumbles.

Provided you line the slow cooker first or place your ingredients in a silicone pan (or a metal cake/loaf tin), baking with a slow cooker can be a breeze.

Pressure Cooker

Much like the slow cooker, a pressure cooker is also capable of baking a variety of dishes yet is, more often than not, criminally overlooked.

Whether you’re looking to bake bread, desserts or anything else you may fancy getting your bake on with, chances are that you can get it done in a pressure cooker. In fact, you can even use it to make cheesecake and, what’s more, it often cooks better than conventional oven methods.

Best of all, pressure cookers don’t hang about when it comes to cooking times and you could have the finished dish in your hand within 30 minutes. If you follow the instructions to the letter and do everything by the book, you could have delicious baked goodness is no time!

Problems of baking without an oven

While it is clearly possible to bake without an oven, it’s by no means a long-term solution. We’re sure Mary Berry would agree that there really is no substitute for the oven when it comes to creating a baking masterpiece.

Daily cooking without an oven can be a frustrating experience that limits your culinary options. What’s more, over-reliance on pan-frying and microwaves can quickly have a negative effect on your diet and a notable impact on your waistband.

Get back to baking with Cooker Spare Parts

While baking without an oven can be a cool little novelty and a fun way to test your kitchen skills, it’s no replacement for the real thing.

If you’re without your oven due to an appliance malfunction or a faulty part, the best solution for your overall baking experience is to simply get your oven repaired. It may even be a lot easier to fix than you think!

If you can get to the bottom of your oven issue and find out what’s putting your baking dreams on ice, you may be able to fix it by simply replacing the problem part with a spare from Cooker Spare Parts.

To ensure your cooking habits don’t go off the boil, give us a call today on 02920 452 510. Alternatively, keep your oven running hot by hitting the button below.

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Has your Stoves oven recently packed in? We know it can be a complete nightmare when your oven suddenly ceases to work but as a registered supplier of Stoves spare parts, we can help you repair your Stoves oven in no time!

Diagnose the problem

So, how do we tackle the problem? Well first, you need to know which part of your Stoves oven has broken and sometimes it's not as simple as 'the light won't turn on'. Let's walk through a simple and safe way to diagnose an unknown problem with your oven step by step:

• Start by unplugging your oven & turning off the gas supply (we don't want any nasty surprises).

• If your Stoves oven is freestanding, carefully move it into the centre of your kitchen so you can access all the different parts.

• Begin to inspect the oven, paying close attention to areas that are easily missed such as, the hinges, the gasket, the heating element etc. Are there any noticeable signs of damage?

I've found the problem! Now what? 

Once you successfully locate the part in your Stoves oven that needs to be replaced, it's time to think about your options. You could:

• Try and fix the problem yourself.
• Organise a visit from an engineer.

Whether you want to tackle the problem yourself or call a professional to fix it, you'll find ordering the new part you need incredibly easy through Cooker Spare Parts! We sell a range of Stoves Cooker Spares including:

• Control Knobs
• Oven Elements
• Gas Hob Spares
• Spark Plugs & Electrodes

& much more! The best way to find the exact spare you need is to have your Stoves oven's model number ready before you browse our site. The model number is likely to be located on the back, side, or inside the door of your stoves cooker, and once you've found it we can show you all the parts that are suitable for your Stoves cooker!

To shop our entire range of Stoves spares, click the button below. If you have any problems finding the part you need to repair your Stoves oven, don't hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team who will be more than happy to help you!

Call us on 02920 452 510, our lines are open Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm.

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