If you've discovered that your Hotpoint oven fan no longer turns and your cavity isn't heating evenly, you probably have a faulty motor and it's time to get a replacement!
Luckily we have this helpful guide and a wide variety of Hotpoint spares to get your oven up and working again in no time.
Signs of a Faulty Fan Motor
The fan-assisted oven is a wonderful invention. The fan distributes heat evenly throughout the entire oven cavity, meaning that every part of your food will be cooked at the same temperature - no cool spots like you sometimes get in standard ovens.
When your fan motor stops working, it is important to find a replacement as soon as possible. Otherwise your fan oven element may start to overheat and eventually break.
Common Causes
If you notice any of the following, you may have a faulty fan motor:
- The fan blade is moving slowly, or not at all.
- The oven fan is noisy.
- The indicator light is on and the element is hot, but the heat is uneven.
Please note: we always recommend that you find a qualified electrical engineer to take a look at your appliance to diagnose the problem and carry out the repair.
How to Find the Replacement
In order to find the correct replacement motor for your Hotpoint single or double fan oven, you'll need the model and serial number on your appliance. This will be found on the data badge on the cooker or oven, usually around the door frame.
When you have these details either enter these details using the search bar above, call our team on 02920 452 510, or email us on enquiries@cookerspareparts.com with your model and serial number details.
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How to Replace Your Hotpoint Oven Fan Motor
Once you've found the correct replacement fan motor and it's arrived, you're now ready to start the repair on your oven.
You'll Need
- Replacement fan oven motor.
- Screwdriver set.
- Owner's manual (optional).
SAFETY FIRST! Never attempt to work on an appliance that is still connected to an electrical supply.
- Unplug your cooker and move it away from the wall so that you can access the rear of the appliance.
- Unscrew the cooker's back panel and take it off to expose the fan motor.
- Take out your oven shelves and remove the oven door (this will make it easier for you to access the interior of the oven).
- Inside the oven, unscrew and remove the fan guard (i.e. the panel at the back of the oven).
- Now, remove the fan blade by turning the screw at the centre of the blade clockwise (not anti-clockwise as you would normally expect!).
- Once the fan blade is off, unscrew the motor. Most motors have 3 screws, loosened from inside the oven, although this may vary.
- Return to the rear of the cooker and take a photo of the motor so that you don't forget how the wires are connected to it. Then, disconnect all wires from the motor and remove it from the appliance.
Congratulations! You have removed your broken fan oven motor! Now follow this process in reverse to install the new one and get your oven working properly once more.
Not able to find the correct fan motor for your appliance or need extra spare parts?
Feel free to contact our spares team on 02920 452 510 or email us on enquiries@cookerspareparts.com with your appliance model and serial number information.
