In today's episode...
The oven has been having issues - slow to get to temp, if it ever does.
Weird cool-down behavior.
Asked the AI for the troubleshooting steps.
Gave me some basic checks - not too bad.
This lead to the idea that the bottom element has failed, or is miswired (remember at some point I replaced the selector switch)
I looked at the wires, followed the diagram, and it checked out OK.
Time to look at the lower element - it can only be accessed from behind the unit,
as it is under the floor of the oven box.
Oven weighs 500lbs. I get my slides out, and wrestle the front feet on, then pull it out.
Removing the back panel wasn't too bad - 6 screws. I can see the terminals.
Quick test with the multimeter shows it failed, another 30 or so minutes and I have it out.
There is insulation, straps, multiple screws, and the brain teaser puzzle to get it around the gas pipe.
And there it is - 11 years old, and boom.
Simple enough, look online - couple weeks out to get delivered. The US parts distribution is in NJ.
I order from the local supplier - about 6 hours later they cancel the order. No other explanation.
Looked at other distributors - no luck.
Well, it isn't available in the USA right now. Guess they are failing at a rapid rate.
So the $50 part cost $125 from Australia, and I'll be getting a nice tab for the tariff and brokering fees when it gets here,
who knows when.....stay tuned.
The oven has been having issues - slow to get to temp, if it ever does.
Weird cool-down behavior.
Asked the AI for the troubleshooting steps.
Gave me some basic checks - not too bad.
This lead to the idea that the bottom element has failed, or is miswired (remember at some point I replaced the selector switch)
I looked at the wires, followed the diagram, and it checked out OK.
Time to look at the lower element - it can only be accessed from behind the unit,
as it is under the floor of the oven box.
Oven weighs 500lbs. I get my slides out, and wrestle the front feet on, then pull it out.
Removing the back panel wasn't too bad - 6 screws. I can see the terminals.
Quick test with the multimeter shows it failed, another 30 or so minutes and I have it out.
There is insulation, straps, multiple screws, and the brain teaser puzzle to get it around the gas pipe.
And there it is - 11 years old, and boom.
Simple enough, look online - couple weeks out to get delivered. The US parts distribution is in NJ.
I order from the local supplier - about 6 hours later they cancel the order. No other explanation.
Looked at other distributors - no luck.
Well, it isn't available in the USA right now. Guess they are failing at a rapid rate.
So the $50 part cost $125 from Australia, and I'll be getting a nice tab for the tariff and brokering fees when it gets here,
who knows when.....stay tuned.
