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Electrolux Cooker.
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Keeps on cutting out at 180deg, have changed the thermostat. Any ideas as to the problem?
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Normal temperature control of the cooker is achieved via the thermostat and there will almost certainly be a thermal cut-out which operates at a higher temperature – to protect the cooker in the event of a fault. Based on you post, it is likely that this thermal cut-out is operating at a lower temperature than it should. It may be that the cut-out is faulty, or...
18:46 Sun 14th Aug 2016
Normal temperature control of the cooker is achieved via the thermostat and there will almost certainly be a thermal cut-out which operates at a higher temperature – to protect the cooker in the event of a fault.
Based on you post, it is likely that this thermal cut-out is operating at a lower temperature than it should. It may be that the cut-out is faulty, or it could be that it has moved out of position, and is now too close to a heating element within the cooker.
Based on you post, it is likely that this thermal cut-out is operating at a lower temperature than it should. It may be that the cut-out is faulty, or it could be that it has moved out of position, and is now too close to a heating element within the cooker.
To gain access to the thermal cut-out you will have to remove covers – it might be a bit hit & miss as to which cover(s) to remove.
Normally the cut-outs use spade terminals so the electrical connections can be made by hand – with the device held in place by a couple of screws.
Make sure the cooker is isolated before removing any covers; besides isolating at the kitchen switch, consider pulling the relevant consumer unit fuse/breaker for added safety.
Normally the cut-outs use spade terminals so the electrical connections can be made by hand – with the device held in place by a couple of screws.
Make sure the cooker is isolated before removing any covers; besides isolating at the kitchen switch, consider pulling the relevant consumer unit fuse/breaker for added safety.