How to Fix An Oven That Won’t Program

Oven, stove, and range are an indispensable part of modern kitchens. They make your job in the home kitchen less cumbersome and take less time to cook your favorite dish. However, like any other home appliance even your oven or range could malfunction. Ideally, you should look for a technician that offers household oven repairs. Since repairing the oven requires high voltage test, it is best to allow oven service technician to carry out oven repairs. The oven technician will visit your house at your convenience to troubleshoot the problem with your machine. However, if you don’t plan to use the services of an oven repairman, you must know which part could be responsible for the problem with your machine.

At times, a problem in your oven can affect the programming feature of your residential appliance. Here is a quick guide to help you identify the problem part and service your machine. 

Membrane Switch and Electronic Control Board

In most modern ovens, the programming functions are controlled by the electronic control board. Usually, a problem with the keypad or the membrane switch can prevent you from selecting a program. In some machines, a separate membrane switch is used. In these machines, you may have to only replace the membrane if the keypads don’t work properly. The membrane switch is usually attached to the control board using the ribbon connector. To check the condition of the board and the membrane switch you will need a multi-meter.

 

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