As the old saying goes, “prevention is better than cure”, which so happens to apply perfectly when it comes to your cooker. By taking the necessary steps needed to avoid potential problems with your oven, you can save yourself a bunch of hassle, time and money trying to fix it up. So, what are the things that you need to be doing to ensure your cooker continues to run as efficiently as possible and avoids any unwelcome issues? Below we take a look at 10 essential oven maintenance tips.

1. Check your oven door seal – Did you know that over 20% of an oven’s heat can escape if the doors are not sealed properly? This can and will result in incredible losses in efficiency, meaning your food is going to take a lot longer to cook – nightmare! To ensure your oven door seal is intact, simply open the door and feel the rubber gasket around the perimeter of the oven’s hatch to check for any broken, torn or worn sections. If you happen to find more than one broken area, then it is time to get your seal replaced! You can browse our range of replacement door seals & gaskets below.

2. Clean your broiler pan – One thing is for sure; broiler pans can be a real pain to clean. Nobody wants to spend hours scrubbing off old, burned food do they? An easy solution to clean your broiler pan is to heat the pan up and then sprinkle some detergent on the affected areas. Cover the laundry detergent with wet paper towels and after around 15 minutes, remove the towels and scrub the food off easily.

3. Salt a grease spill – Spillovers can be an annoying part of cooking, especially if you're making an effort to keep grease off of your cooking tray or dish. To make light work of cleaning up spills, simply sprinkle table salt over a spill before using your oven. Now, close the door and proceed to cook your food. When it’s finished, you might be surprised to see a tricky grease spill has turned into a cleanable pile of ash that can be easily swiped away.

4. Oil your oven rack – If you want your oven racks to glide smoothly when taking them out and putting them back into your oven, then it’s important to not ignore them. Start by cleaning the oven wall ridges that the racks slide in and out on using soap-filled steel wool pads. Once the ridges have dried, wipe them over with some vegetable oil. Your oven racks should now glide on the ridges effortlessly.

5. Cleaning dirty oven racks – An old but effective method of cleaning your dirty oven racks. Simply get a large, heavy-duty plastic bag and fill it with vinegar, dishwashing liquid and hot water. Then, place your oven racks inside, seal the bag and place it in a tub of warm water for an hour or so. Once this has been done, remove the racks from the plastic bag, scrub, rinse and dry. Your racks should now be just fine to use again. If you can’t get hold of a heavy-duty plastic bad, then you can use your bathtub instead. Simply fill the bath with soapy water to loosen the grime on your racks. The longer you leave them to soak, the easier it will be to get the grime off.

6. Cleaning the inside of your oven – If your oven racks and clean(ish), but the rest of the inside of your oven isn’t, then you’ll be glad to know that there is an easy solution. Simply fill a microwave-safe bowl with water and turn your oven on a high temperature for two minutes. Now, turn your oven off and leave it for a further two minutes. You can now open your oven door and using a sift rag, begin to wipe the muck on your oven walls off.

7. Removing embedded food – Removing food from your oven that has been caught in between the racks can be a real pain, but it really doesn’t have to be. To get the food out, all you need is an ordinary plastic nail file and a damp cloth or newspaper bail. Attache the cloth or newspaper to the nail file and place in between your oven racks. The trapped food should attach and be easily lifted out.

8. Regular stain removal – You may be surprised to learn that newspapers actually work a lot better to clean your oven than a sponge. Try making a ball from a few sheets of newspaper, soak it in soapy water and rub your oven down with it. The burnt food and stains should easily wipe with minimal fuss and effort. A good tip to remember when cleaning the inside of your oven is to not wait for your oven to cool down. The longer you leave cleaning your oven once it has been turned off, the harder it will be to remove dirt and stains. Burnt food is a lot easier to remove while the walls are still warm.

By following these essential cooker and oven maintenance tips, you will go a long way to ensure that not only does your cooker continue to work at its optimum level, but the chances of damage and fault are dramatically reduced. If things are already looking bleak for your cooker and you require quality replacement parts to get it back and running, then Cooker Spare Parts are here to help!

We offer an extensive range of replacement parts for a wide variety of cooker models, so no matter what you need, we are confident that you’ll find it here. Click below to browse our spare parts. For more information on any of our parts or on our oven maintenance tips, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team today.

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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.

Just like most things in life, your Zanussi often will not last forever. Unfortunately, there may come a time when it decides to stop working and prevent you from cooking all of those delicious meals that you had planned, however, not all hope is lost!

If you find that your Zanussi oven is not heating up, take a look at the possible issues that could have caused it and what you need to do in order to get your cooker back up and running at its very best.

Clock Not Set

It can be taxing enough having to change the time on your oven clock twice a year when the clocks go back and forward, but if your home has experienced a power cut, the likelihood of having to set it again is high. It may be hard to believe but a clock that’s not set can cause your entire oven to suddenly stop working. The good thing here though is that it’s very easy and fast to fix so should be the first thing to check if you find that your Zanussi oven won’t heat up. Simply dig out your Zanussi cooker manual to find out the steps needed to set the time on your specific make and model and hopefully you should have a fully functional oven again in no time.

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Faulty Heating Element

Another common cause of your Zanussi oven not heating up could be down to a faulty element, of course! If you find that the following things are present, it is highly likely that your cooker’s element is the reason behind your culinary catastrophe.

• Your oven clock is set and is set to manual and not automatic
• The light on the face of your oven remains on until the oven has reached an adequate temperature
• You can hear the oven’s fan spinning as usual

If you find that all of these are correct, then it is time to look at your Zanussi oven’s element. To check the health of your element, be sure to follow these simple steps:

1. Identify the two connections where the electricity flows through
2. Using a multimeter on a low resistance setting, connect one probe on each of the connections
3. Measure the reading (you should typically find resistance between 20 & 100 ohms)
4. If no connection is present, then the element is most definitely dead and will need replacing

If your Zanussi heating element is at fault for your oven not heating up, then you can find your replacement today within our extensive collection of replacement parts.

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Thermostat

If your oven clock is set correctly and your heating element is in good working order and you still can’t feel the heat, then the next thing to inspect is your Zanussi oven’s thermostat. To do so, you’ll need to first check to see if the temperature indicator light on the face of your oven is working. This is the small light on the front of your oven that remains lit until the desired temperature is reached. If the light does not come on at all, then this may be a sign of a faulty thermostat an indication that it may need to be replaced.

You can get your Zanussi thermostat replaced in no time, thanks to our collection of high-quality spare parts!

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Clock Not Working

As well as your clock not being set, your clock not working altogether can cause your Zanussi oven to not heat up. If you find that there is no power to any of your cooker’s circuits, be sure to check the fuse board and power supply before suspecting an issue with the cooker itself. If you both of these things are in full working order and your clock is still not working or is displaying a hand symbol meaning you are not able to set it properly, then this means your clock has unfortunately failed and will need to be replaced. You can browse our collection of Zanussi below.

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Terminal Blocks

The final thing to check to find out why your Zanussi oven won’t heat up is its terminal block. The typical things to look out for that suggest an issue here include the clock not displaying or some parts of your cooker not working at all. If your terminal block is to blame, you can find it at the back of the appliance where there may be a number of circuits connected by links from the main power connection. Before checking anything, be sure to disconnect your cooker from the mains power supply. Now, you need to look for the following:

• If any connector or link is loose, which can result in heat and damage
• Signs of charrings

If you do find any of the above, then the terminal block of your Zanussi cooker will need to be replaced. You can find our collection of replacement Zanussi terminal blocks below.

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If you find that your Zanussi oven is not heating up the way it should, be sure to follow the above steps in order to diagnose and rectify the problem! Our collection of high-quality Zanussi spare parts will guarantee your cooker is back to its very best in no time at all – they even come with an incredible 180-day warranty, so you can rest assured that you’ll be getting a part that is built to last!

For more information on our range of Zanussi spares or to speak to one of our cooker experts about why your Zanussi oven is not heating, then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Like any other cooker, your New World cooker is likely to experience some sort of problem from time-to-time, which may stop you from being able to cook your food. There’s no reason to panic, however, as many of these common problems are able to be resolved without the need of going out and replacing your cooker with a whole new one. So, if you find that your New World cooking appliance is showing any of these issues, read on to find out what you can do to fix them and get back the oven that you know and love!

• Oven Doesn’t Produce Heat – If you find that your New World oven isn’t producing any heat, it may be due to either one of the following three reasons.

1. Oven/fan element has become damaged – Check if they are conducting electricity using a multimeter, also known as a continuity check.
2. Changeover switch/commutator failed – This switch controls the various functions of the oven, so will need to be replaced as soon as possible.
3. Thermal fuse malfunction – The thermal fuse can become damaged due to poor ventilation. To combat this, ensure your cooker is situated in an open space.

• Oven is Overheating – The oven is a crucial component of your New World cooking appliance. If you find that your food is burning when placed inside, it may be due to it overheating. This is often down to the thermostat being broken. Unfortunately, the thermostat cannot be repaired to will need to be replaced. While replacing your thermostat, you need to ensure that you handle the phial with extreme care. This is a small device that holds gas and is placed into the cavity. Gas expands or contacts to activate or deactivate the thermostat.

• Burner Produces an Erratic Flame – Ideally, the burner on your New World cooker should produce a steady blue flame. One common problem that you may find is that your gas cooker’s burner will produce an uneven yellow flame or an unusually small flame. If so, this may be an indication that the burner is being choked by debris in the holes or jets. To combat this, disassemble the burner, check for debris and clean thoroughly with water. Avoid using a wire or pointed object as this can cause the hole to increase, leading to further problems.

• Igniter Doesn’t Work – Now and again; the igniter on your New World cooker may decide not to work. You will find this is happening when the spark produced when you press the ignition button isn’t occurring. If so, chances are that the igniter is clogged with food, dirt or grime that needs cleaning. To fix this, simply remove that igniter, usually found near the oven burner and clean it with a toothbrush, removing all the accumulated dirt. Scrub the surface in a gentle manner.

These are some of the most common problems that you’re most likely to encounter with your New World cooker. So, if you find that yours starts to display these, simply follow the instructions to enable your cooking appliance to return to normal.

 If you find that your cooker has a problem that requires a replacement part to fix, no need to worry, here at Cooker Spare Parts we have an extensive collection of replacement New World parts that is guaranteed to get your cooker back up and running in no time! Simply hit the button below to browse our entire range of New World cooker spares and leave all of its problems in the past!

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If you are having any trouble trying to find or purchase the New World spare that you need or have any general questions that you would like to ask us, then please do not be afraid to contact the CSP team today. We are more than happy to help!

Your cooker, unfortunately, is like many other things in life, it's not built to last forever. Unless you've discovered an immortal, ever-lasting oven, chances are you're going to have to replace either the oven itself or some of its parts at one time or another. But how long do cookers last? Read on to learn some of the things that you can do to prolong the life of your cooking appliance.

Modern cookers are designed to last as long as possible, especially those that offer the highest of specifications, but there will always come a day when it just seems to have given up. This may happen after many years, or soon after purchase, but it is always important to be aware that where electronics, heat and moving parts are present, there is the potential for something to go wrong. Like anything, if you don't properly care and look after your cooker, it's not going to work. Therefore it is vital to thoroughly clean your oven as regularly as possible to prevent grease and other detritus from building up and causing damage. If dealt with and removed early enough, your oven is far less likely to exhibit issues with functionality further down the line. A good scrub and clean not only improves the overall health of your cooker, but it also benefits hygiene. So, there will be far fewer chances of unusual tastes when eating your food!

If getting dirty while on your hands and knees to keep your cooker alive doesn't sound very appealing, then there is always the possibility of taking your oven in for a service. Most cooker manufactures will provide this as standard when you purchase your cooker, as well as any repairs that are covered under warranty. This, however, will ensure that if there are any parts such as fans or filters that need replacing, they can be found and dealt with as soon as possible. 

One of the most common signs to look out for to tell if your cooker is on the way out is when getting up to the required temperature takes longer than usual. This could indicate one of two things; either there is an issue with your cooker's seals or there are deeper issues with the heating element, indicating an irreversible decline in your oven's performance. You cooker, to some extent, may still work, but continuing to cook in this state may lead to more costlier issues in the future.  

So, what's better than cure? Prevention. Which is why it's extremely important to take note and practice the things talked about above. Regularly cleaning and replacing faulty parts will on average keep your cooker working for around 10-15 years, depending on the type and model. So, it is definitely worth taking that extra bit of time out every now and then to properly care for your oven!

If your oven is experiencing issues and you believe it to be due to faulty or damaged parts, then there is no reason to go out and buy a whole new oven, go ahead and get those parts replaced! We supply a wide range of like-for-like or high-quality alternatives here at Cooker Spare Parts for popular cooker brands such as Hotpoint, Belling and much more.

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