Broken Oven

[Stu]

Was cooking my Pizza tonight when the oven lost all electricery. So I switched it back on at the fuse box and all seemed well. All the lights & fans come on as usual but it doesn't heat up even though the red light saying it's heating up is on, and the electricity meter is hardly moving.
The grill still works :???:
So any ideas on fixing it?
cheers
Stu <<<<<<<<enjoying :rolleyes: half cooked Pizza

[madness]

Sounds like the main heating element has shorted. If it's a few years old I'd buy a new one.

[Stu]

Anthony Worrell Thomson by Micromark built in separate oven
3 years old

[nakedblue650]

Slide it out and you may find an overheat stat mounted on the top. Depress the red button and it may work - not all ovens have them accessible. Dont forget tp turn the power off before.

nb650

p.s. why dont you finish the pizza with the grill?

[timwilky]

Probably the main heating element has blown, usually very easy to replace and would probably cost 20-30 quid

[embee]

Heating elements will usually trip the circuit when they fail. Almost certainly the problem.

Loads of places online where you can get elements, make sure you have exactly the right make/model though, there are zillions of different designs.

Usually pretty straightforward to replace, just normal screwdrivers etc required. ISOLATE BEFORE GOING IN THERE!!!!

[dirtydog]

Usually pretty straightforward to replace


Nothing is pretty straightforward where Stu is involved :rolleyes:;)

[sarah]

+1 for element. Happened to our oven. I got Dad to fix it though so am unable to offer further advice.

[Stu]

At times like this, you know who your friends are :rolleyes::wink:

:lol:

Will let you know how I get on

Or if you don't hear from me again...

[dizzyblonde]

Or if you don't hear from me again...


'''death by half cooked Pizza'':o:o

[Rorshach]

thought it was a bike for a minute....i know Suzuki's have kettles!

+1 for the element as well

[timwilky]

Last one I had go, had a half a pigs leg in it at the time and friends coming round in an hour, 6 O'clock at night. Damm

Good thing is the little brother owns a domestic appliance shop. Could not help me with the correct element at such sort notice and wholesalers shut. So the git sold me an oven instead. Dinner was an hour late

[Stu]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/stu369/DSC_00008.jpg

Got the back off
Can see the leads going tothe top element for the grill which is fine and the leads going to the bottom element which doesn't work but can't see how to remove the element. :???:

[Spiderman]

I would assume you need to move some of the fluffy stuff out the way where those lower wires go and you will find a couple of screws there holding the element in place.

I know our Meile ones at work were like that anyway so i'd imagine this is much the same.
At times like this, you know who your friends are :rolleyes::wink:


Oh and dont forget to leave it all plugged in while you do it and stand bearfoot in a puddle of water too. Touching the wires to your tongue as you go to make sure they stick in plae well is also a good idea of course. ;)

[Stu]

I would assume you need to move some of the fluffy stuff out the way where those lower wires go and you will find a couple of screws there holding the element in place.


Did that & only saw the pointy end of screws so figured out you accessed it from inside the oven. So I've got it out now.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i136/stu369/DSC_00009.jpg
Confirmed with a multimeter that there's no electrical conductivity through it so just need to find where to get a replacement from.

[dirtydog]

try www.espares.com

[Stu]

try www.espares.com (http://www.espares.com)
Doesn't seem to list Micromark oven parts :(

[CarlosSV650S]

give these a try m8.

http://www.4micromark.co.uk/cgi-bin/catalogue.pl?section=149011

or this

http://www.cooker-parts.co.uk/10228/info.php?p=3&cat=51589

[Stu]

give these a try m8.

http://www.4micromark.co.uk/cgi-bin/catalogue.pl?section=149011

or this

http://www.cooker-parts.co.uk/10228/info.php?p=3&cat=51589
Aarrgh!
Can't find my model number on either of those #-o
I can't believe the element is diffeent for every single model so will try calling in the morning.
THANKS FOR TAKING THE EFFORT GUYS! - any further suggestions welcome :D

[dirtydog]

any further suggestions welcome :D

Use the microwave from now on?? ;)

[the white rabbit]

Anthony Worrell Thomson

Oh that cnut! Shyster of the first order, no wonder it's broke.

[Spiderman]

any further suggestions welcome :D

Live on takeaways from now on :)

Build yourself an outdoor tandoor oven.

Only make food that requires frying or microwaving.

Eat salads only.


I'm sure i'll think of more in time mate :lol:

[Ratty]

Stu

I recognise that element. I had to replace about three and eventually got rid of the oven. It had the brand name "Cookers" and was notoriously rubbish. The supplier in those days was Caremark. Probably changed their name because their web page is now closed. I also tried to get a similar element but it was smaller in diameter than all the others in my local (very well stocked) shop. They seem to react to corrosive oven cleaners.

Ratty

[Venom]

any further suggestions welcome :D

Buy this (http://baptistplanet.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/easy-bake-oven_purple.jpg)as a replacement ;)

[Stu]

At times like this, you know who your friends are :rolleyes::wink:


:roll:





:lol:

[Stu]

They seem to react to corrosive oven cleaners.

Ratty
Well that can't be the answer :rolleyes:
;)

[Ratty]

Stu

Don't know if anybody has given you the link below but the elements all have dimensions on them so you might find an alternative in another brand. Try "Cookers".

http://www.elementreplacement.co.uk/?gclid=CJmBy5SV_poCFUYA4wodACUQsw

Ratty

[CarlosSV650S]

cant you find the model number of it m8 ?

Its normally on the door frame as you open the door.

[Stu]

Stu

Don't know if anybody has given you the link below but the elements all have dimensions on them so you might find an alternative in another brand. Try "Cookers".

http://www.elementreplacement.co.uk/?gclid=CJmBy5SV_poCFUYA4wodACUQsw

Ratty
That's the jobby http://www.elementreplacement.co.uk/cookers-fan-oven-element--elecy03h-55-p.asp
:D
So should I take advantage of the 10% discount and buy 3 of them? :roll:

[Stu]

cant you find the model number of it m8 ?

Its normally on the door frame as you open the door.
It's not difficult to find the model number of the oven mate it's MM60053AWT.
but the Micromark model numbers are http://www.4micromark.co.uk/cgi-bin/catalogue.pl?section=149011&path=149011
& typing in my model no. only came up with a knob


:snigger: but true!

[dirtydog]

typing in my model no. only came up with a knob!


So they know you already then? ;);)

[Spiderman]

pmsl


cruel but funny :)

[Ratty]

That's the jobby http://www.elementreplacement.co.uk/cookers-fan-oven-element--elecy03h-55-p.asp
:D
So should I take advantage of the 10% discount and buy 3 of them? :roll:

Sorry but in my experience of this component........ errrrr YES

Ratty

[Stu]

All fixed :D Thanks Ratty & all.
Just bought the one (has 12 mth warranty) £25 delivered inc. a new bulb.