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Stove Controls Don't Work

The part(s) or condition(s) listed below for the symptom Stove controls don't work are ordered from most likely to least likely to occur. Check or test each item, starting with the items at the top of the page.

Most Frequent Causes for Stove controls don't work

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Cause 1Timer Knob

The stove's timer knob needs to be able to engage and rotate the timer stem for the control to work. If the knob is cracked or stripped out and just slips on the stem a new knob will need to be installed to properly engage the control.

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Cause 2Thermostat Knob

The stove's thermostat knob needs to be able to engage and rotate the thermostat stem for the control to work. If the knob is cracked or stripped out and just slips on the stem a new knob will need to be installed to properly engage the control.

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Cause 3Selector Knob

A stove selector knob needs to be able to engage and rotate the selector switch stem for that control to work. If the knob is cracked or stripped out and just slips on the stem a new knob will need to be installed to properly engage the control.

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Cause 4Control Knob

A stove control knob needs to be able to engage and rotate the switch or valve stem for that control to work. If the knob is cracked or stripped out and just slips on the stem a new knob will need to be installed to properly engage the switch or valve.

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Cause 5Knob

A stove control knob needs to be able to engage and rotate the switch or valve stem for that control to work. If the knob is cracked or stripped out and just slips on the stem a new knob will need to be installed to properly engage the switch or valve.

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Cause 6Incoming Power Problem

If an oven won't turn on there could be an incoming power problem. Verify the power cord is plugged in and the circuit breaker has not tripped. Electric ovens require 240 volts of alternating current. Gas ovens require 120 volts. To determine if the electrical outlet is providing sufficient voltage, use a multimeter to test the incoming power at the wall socket.