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Jul 201726

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

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AEG Oven Repairs

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.
 
Electric Oven
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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.
 
 
 

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.
 
 
 

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.
 
 
 

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.
 
 
 

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.
 
 
 
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!
Jul 201715

How Does a Gas Oven Work?

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The humble gas oven has been with us since the 19th century, and while electric ovens are rather more common nowadays, gas ovens are still used in countless kitchens all over the world. While they can only be installed by a Gas Safe-registered engineer here in Britain, they are generally a lot cheaper to run than their electrical counterparts, which is a big plus if you're looking to ensure that your kitchen is as cost-effective as possible.

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But how does a gas oven actually work? Today, we'd like to take you 'under the hood' of your gas appliance to explain what each individual part does and how they all come together every night to cook your dinner.

Gas oven parts

First of all, we're going to introduce you to the key components of a gas oven. These include:
  • Oven Burner - This is the part that actually cooks your food. When you switch on a gas oven, what you are actually doing is lighting the burner.

  • Spark/Ignition Generator - Found in gas ovens that rely on electric ignition (more common in modern appliances). When you turn on the oven, this part generates a spark that lights the natural gas used to fuel your oven.

  • Flame Failure Device/Thermocouple - Some gas ovens (especially older models) have a constantly-burning pilot flame instead of an electric ignition generator. While these ovens are turned on, natural gas is allowed to flow through to the appliance, where it is ignited by the pilot flame; if the pilot flame goes out during cooking, it's the job of the flame failure device to cut off the gas supply so as to prevent the build-up of flammable gas.

  • Thermostat - A thermostat measures the temperature inside your oven when the burner is lit. This part is responsible for ensuring that your food is being cooked at the temperature you set using the oven controls.

How gas ovens work

Gas ovens cook food via a gas-fuelled burner. These appliances require a steady supply of natural gas to function - the gas is ignited by either an spark generator or a small pilot flame depending on the model.

When you turn on your gas oven, what you are actually doing is opening the gas supply and allowing gas to flow from the mains to your appliance. You may have to press an ignition button to activate the spark generator inside your oven - this will create a spark that ignites the gas and lights the burner. Alternatively, if your oven uses a constantly-lit pilot flame, this will ignite the gas for you.

During cooking, the thermostat inside your oven measures and regulates the heat to ensure that the oven cooks at a consistent temperature without getting too hot. Once the temperature reaches the required level, the burner will be extinguished and the gas supply cut off. When things begin to cool, the oven will switch itself back on until it is back to the right temperature.

Need a new part for your gas oven? Go to the Cooker Spare Parts homepage and enter your make and model number to find compatible spares!
Jun 201721

Oven Thermostat Not Reaching the Set Temperature?

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Oven Temperature Setting
 
Have you noticed that your electric oven isn't getting as hot as you need it to be? Is your food under-cooked even after the full recommended cooking period has elapsed? Does every meal you make 'needs a few more minutes' than expected?
 
If so, the root of the problem may be your oven's thermostat. If your oven thermostat is not reaching the set temperature it may be time to replace it, here's some information so you can work out if that is what is wrong: 
 

What does an oven thermostat do?

 
You can think of the thermostat as the supervisor of your electric oven.
 
On its own, the oven element (i.e. the part of your cooker that actually heats up) doesn't know how hot to get - it just starts heating up when you turn the appliance on. The thermostat's job is to know what temperature you've asked for, measure the heat in the oven, and tell the element to switch off once the required temperature has been reached.
 
Of course, when the element stops heating up, the oven will gradually begin to cool, and so the thermostat is also responsible for recognising when the temperature drops - at which point it will wake up the element again.
 

What can go wrong with the oven thermostat?

 
If the thermostat stops working entirely, then in theory the element will just continue to heat up indefinitely, getting hotter and hotter until it burns itself out.
 
However, if you're experiencing the issues we mentioned earlier - thermostat not reaching the set temperature, food taking too long to cook - it's likely that your thermostat has a rather different problem. A thermostat that is improperly calibrated may misread the temperature in the oven, deducing that it is warmer (or cooler) than it actually is.
 
Here's how that plays out in practice:
  • You set the oven to 220°C.

  • The oven element starts heating up.

  • Before the temperature in the oven reaches 220°C, the faulty thermostat mistakenly gets a 220°C reading and tells the oven element to switch off.

  • Your cooker tells you that it's finished preheating, so you pop your food in...

  • ...only to find at the end of the cooking period that your meal is only half-cooked because the actual temperature in the oven was lower than the temperature you set.

Can I fix this problem?

 
Depending on the type of cooker you own, If your oven thermostat is not reaching the set temperature it may be possible for you to recalibrate your oven thermostat by measuring the actual temperature in your oven manually (using an oven thermometer) and adjusting the thermostat as needed.
 
If you need to replace your thermostat entirely, you can buy a new one using the following links:
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