The part(s) or condition(s) listed below for the symptom Oven burning food 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.
Top 4 Reasons Electric Oven Broiler Isn’t Working?
Top 6 Reasons Electric Oven Won’t Heat?
Top 6 Reasons Electric Oven Isn’t Self-Cleaning?
Top 5 Reasons Electric Oven Temperature Is Incorrect?
Top 5 Reasons Electric Oven Won’t Bake Evenly?
Top 5 Reasons Electric Oven Won’t Turn On?
Top 4 Reasons Surface Element Is Not Working?
Surface Element Won’t Turn Off?
Top 5 Reasons Gas Oven Broiler Is Not Working?
Top 5 Reasons Gas Oven Won’t Heat?
Top 5 Reasons Gas Oven Isn’t Self-Cleaning?
Top 3 Reasons Gas Oven Temperature Is Incorrect?
Top 4 Reasons Gas Oven Won’t Bake Evenly?
Top 4 Reasons Gas Oven Won’t Turn On?
Gas Burner Sparks All The Time?
Top 4 Reasons Gas Burner Won’t Light?
Spotting a Bad Oven Element - Tech Tips from Repair Clinic
Resistance Testing: Oven Heating Element - Tech Tips from Repair Clinic
Check Your Range Control Board - Tech Tips from Repair Clinic
Removing Oven Doors - Tech Tips from Repair Clinic
5 Tips For Your Oven - Tech Tips from Repair Clinic
Self Clean Your Oven - Tech Tips from Repair Clinic
Gas Oven Won't Turn Off? Gas Oven Troubleshooting
Gas Oven Light Is Out? Gas Oven Troubleshooting
Gas Oven Fan Won't Turn Off? Gas Oven Troubleshooting
Electric Oven Won't Turn Off? Electric Oven Troubleshooting
Electric Oven Fan Won't Turn Off? Electric Oven Troubleshooting
Electric Oven Light Is Out? Electric Oven Troubleshooting
Stove Smells Like Gas? Range/Stove/Oven Troubleshooting
Oven Fan Not Working? Gas Oven TroubleshootingWhen the bake element is heating properly, it glows red hot. If the element does not glow red, this indicates that the element is not heating. Often, if the heating element has burned out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the heating element for holes or blisters. To determine if the bake element has burned out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the bake element does not have continuity, replace it.
The broil element may have burned out. When the broil element is heating properly, it glows red hot. If the element does not glow red, this indicates that the element is not heating. Often, if the element has burned out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the broil element for holes or blisters. To determine if the broil element has burned out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the broil element does not have continuity, replace it.
The control board has relays that send voltage to the bake and broil circuits according to the user settings and sensor input. If the control board is defective, it may not send voltage to the heating components.
The temperature control thermostat regulates the broiler temperature. If the thermostat is defective, it may fail to heat the broiler element. The oven thermostat is not repairable—if the thermostat is defective, you must replace it.
The control board has relays that send voltage to the bake and broil circuits according to the user settings and sensor input. If the control board is defective, it may not send voltage to the heating components.
The control board has relays that send voltage to the bake and broil circuits according to the user settings and sensor input. If the control board is defective, it may not send voltage to the heating components.
The first thing to consider is that oven temperature will fluctuate throughout the cooking process. This is normal. To verify oven temperature, it is best to use a digital thermometer with the wire lead end touching a cast iron skillet to keep the temperature reading even. You can use a dial thermometer, but they are slow to react and are not as accurate as a digital one. Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Let the oven cycle on and off for at least 20 minutes. Check the temperature. If the oven temperature is over or under by 35 degrees Fahrenheit the oven thermostat, oven sensor, or oven control (depending on the model), is likely bad. If the temperature is within 35 degrees above or below the set temperature, it can likely be recalibrated succcessfully. Refer to your owner's manual.?
The oven sensor works with the oven control board to regulate the oven temperature. If there is an oven temperature problem, this sensor might be defective. The sensor can be tested by using an ohm meter. As temperature rises, the resistance measurement also rises. The manufacturer of the oven sensor determines the correct resistance, if we have a testing video associated with this part, watch it to learn how to test the oven sensor. Oven temperature problems can be caused by other things, but this is one of the common causes.
In a convection oven, the convection motor drives the convection fan to circulate the air inside the oven. If the convection fan isn't circulating the air, the oven won't bake evenly. Try turning the convection fan blade by hand. If the blade is hard to turn, this may indicate that the motor bearings are worn. If the motor bearings are worn, you will have to replace the convection motor. To determine if the motor is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the motor does not have continuity, replace it.
