GE Electric oven hot after being shut off.
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GE Electric oven hot after being shut off.
I have a newer (probably 2 or 3 years old) GE electric oven. Last night I used it, and this morning it was still warm. It wasn’t left on. It seems like it is still “on” even though it is “off”. It was used at 8pm and is still warm the next day at noon.
Any suggestions on what is wring and how how to fix?
Any suggestions on what is wring and how how to fix?
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If the oven is off, meaning you turned it off and the display says it is off, yet it is still heating, then mostly likely it is the control board. Please post the make and model when you get a chance.
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Most likely a stuck relay. Easiest thing to do is replace the control board. Found it on Amazon for $105: https://www.amazon.com/GE-WB27T11487...=GE+WB27T11487
Instructional video for similar range: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ah6VIED2LI
I just replaced the control board on a 2-year-old Samsung electric range that wouldn't maintain the set temperature. A new control board fixed the problem. You'd think such a new appliance wouldn't have these sorts of issues, but as they say, they don't make things like they used to. A lot of consumer electronics these days are made to be disposable and only last a few years. Just enough to last past the warranty period. My cynical opinion on the matter anyway.
Instructional video for similar range: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ah6VIED2LI
I just replaced the control board on a 2-year-old Samsung electric range that wouldn't maintain the set temperature. A new control board fixed the problem. You'd think such a new appliance wouldn't have these sorts of issues, but as they say, they don't make things like they used to. A lot of consumer electronics these days are made to be disposable and only last a few years. Just enough to last past the warranty period. My cynical opinion on the matter anyway.
Last edited by mossman; 11-20-18 at 12:34 PM.
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Doubtful it's a stuck relay. When that happens the element keeps heating until it either fries or your oven overheats. Leave the door open overnight. In the morning feel the heating elements to see if they are warm. Check the lower element (oven) and upper element (broil).
Your problem would be very rare but I have seen it in older electric ovens. Typically the controller only kills one half of the 240v power so that 120v is still connected to one end of the element AT ALL TIMES. The element goes internally leaky and heats from the 120v terminal directly to ground.
Your problem would be very rare but I have seen it in older electric ovens. Typically the controller only kills one half of the 240v power so that 120v is still connected to one end of the element AT ALL TIMES. The element goes internally leaky and heats from the 120v terminal directly to ground.
#9
My first thought would be that you left the oven light on. My GE has a separate switch on the control panel for the oven light. Easy to forget. You open the door, light is on and oven is warmed from the light burning 8 - 10 hours.