This fixed thermostat switches near 60C to control a heat-managed circuit—often the oven's cooling/blower fan. Replacing a failed unit restores proper fan cycling and helps protect the control area from excessive heat during and after cooking.
- Monitors temperature in the oven cabinet/control area and switches power based on heat level
- Cycles the cooling/blower fan on and off to manage cabinet temperature
- Helps safeguard electronic controls from heat buildup
- Failure may cause symptoms such as a fan that won't run, a fan that runs continuously, or an unusually hot control area
What's included: 1 fixed thermostat (60C, SPST) Install notes:
- Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing
- Access the thermostat per your model; it is typically mounted to a plenum or bracket near the oven cavity
- Move wires one at a time and mount the new thermostat flat against the surface for accurate sensing
- Restore power and verify the fan cycles during operation
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Oven had a burnt out hidden bake element and was not heating properly Christopher A. • Auburn , AL • April 23, 2017
Following the instructions that I received through the helpful research of the APP staff, I disconnected the power, disassembled the back of the oven, and accessed the hidden element. This involved bending parts of the sheet metal and cutting the insulation, so I was very apprehensive about doing this. Once I exposed the compartment that contains the element, I had difficulty extracting the old part and was really nervous about pulling hard to extract it - until I saw the damaged element. It...
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