As one of the most trusted cooker brands in the UK, you will find Hotpoint cookers in many homes across Britain. However, this doesn't stop them from having the occasional issue. Hotpoint oven problems are as common as any other brand, and many of them are easily rectified.
Here's a look at the most common Hotpoint oven problems.
Hotpoint Oven Not Heating Up
This is a common oven problem overall and not just specific to Hotpoint ovens. However, if you do have this Hotpoint oven problem, the issue could lie with your heating element.
If your heating element is broken, this will not allow your oven to heat up. To check if your this is the problem with your Hotpoint oven, just turn the oven on and see if the element turns red. If it does not, this is why your oven is not heating up.
If the element is okay, the issue could be to do with the wiring or the selector switch. In this case, we would recommend speaking with a professional.
Hotpoint Oven Clock Broken
If the problem you have with your Hotpoint oven is to do with the oven clock, you may have found it is difficult to keep track of your food cooking.
You will know if your Hotpoint oven clock is broken if the oven heats up but the display does not switch on. But worry not - you can buy replacement oven clocks which will make your oven as good as new.
Hotpoint Oven Burning/Undercooking Food
If your Hotpoint oven problem entails the cooker burning or undercooking food, this could mean your cookers thermostat is broken. The thermostat on the cooker regulates the temperature in the oven, but if this is broken, the Hotpoint oven will not be able to maintain the right temperature.
This can lead to food burning or undercooking, which could be a potentially dangerous situation. Luckily though, Hotpoint oven thermostats can be replaced without the need to buy a new cooker.
