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Calibrating oven temperatue
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 8:22 PM |
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How do I adjust the oven temperature on my range? There have been numerous oven control systems used over the years. The following instructions describe various methods that might be employed to correct such a condition. In almost all cases if the temperature reading is more than 35°F out, some part of the control system will need to be repaired. Usually adjustment will not provide an adequate solution to the condition and may even make it worse. Before attempting any kind of adjustment on a hydraulic oven control, make sure the thermostat's sensor bulb is properly mounted in the oven cavity and not touching the oven wall or metal rack. The sensor bulbs are held about 1/2" away from the oven wall by a small metal clip. Dial type control Some models have the calibration adjustment on the underside of the knob itself. On this type of arrangement, the loosening of the dial plate and moving it one way or the other will change the temperature reading on the dial once reinstalled. Other control designs have the temperature calibration screw down the center of the shaft. These usually require a special small screwdriver to access it. See below for a link to a detailed calibration method for one brand of oven thermostat. Electronic Control Calibration The following procedures are designed to provide an general idea how calibration adjustment of the oven temperature display on many electronically controlled (ERC/EOC) ranges and ovens is done. The actual procedures vary from model to model so check your owner's manual. If the temperature is out more than 35°F, the oven sensor or the electronic control may need to be replaced to correct the inaccuracy. General
ExceptionsFor Frigidaire built "Trimline Easy-Set 1" dial type E.O.C.
A flashing "OVEN" L.E.D. indicates a positive offset. A flashing "LOCK" L.E.D. indicates a negative offset. They will flash once for each 5°F of offset it has been programmed for. After the flashing sequence, it will pause and then repeat the sequence.Example: If the "OVEN" L.E.D. flashes three times and then a pause, the offset is +15°F. If no "OVEN" or "LOCK" L.E.D. is flashing, the E.O.C. has the original factory preset. For some General Electric ranges
Some GE models with temp. knob to the right of display
Other GE models with temp. knob to the right of display
Some GE models between 1980 - 1993
For some Whirlpool/KitchenAid/Kenmore ranges and ovens
(To switch between Fahrenheit to Celsius, try pressing and holding the "broil" button for 5 seconds). |
Some repairs are more simple than you think.
Posted on May 14, 2011 at 2:15 PM |
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Installing a dryer or range cord
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 3:45 PM |
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Have you ever moved from one house to another only to find out that the cord on your clothes dryer or electric range doesn't fit thier outlets? There are two different cord configurations for both a clothes dryer and an electric range. For instance, your cord may have 3 prongs but the outlet has 4 slots or vicaversa. In this event you will have to change the power cord to the appropriate style to match your outlet. This is something you can do yourself. Here are two pictorials describing 3 and 4 wire connections that apply to both clothes dryers and electric ranges. |
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