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The temperature on our gas oven is about 35º to 50º low, which is not a problem if our settings are below 500º as we have been setting the temperature high, accordingly (however, that is slightly confusing at times). I have gone through the adjustment setting, but it doesn't seem to 'take.' Also it is strange that when I go to set the adjustment, the instructions for this say to turn the knob clockwise to raise the setting, but doing so shows the setting numbers with a negative, not positive number. Here is the procedure noted in the instructions:
1. Press the Bake pad.
2. Enter 550
3. Press and hold the Bake pad for several seconds until 00° appears in the display. (If the oven
temperature was previously adjusted, the change will be displayed. For example, if the oven
temperature was reduced by 15° the display will show “-15°”.)
4. Turn the dial clockwise to adjust the temperature higher; counter-clockwise to adjust the
temperature lower.
5. Press Bake. (Repeat steps 1 through 3 to verify change.)
but turning the dial clockwise, the numbers start with -5º and repeating steps 1 through 3 show no change, but rather 00º.
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Hey Tipiford,
I would start by checking the temperature sensor. You'll need am ohm meter for this if you don't already have one.
Start by turning off the oven power off at the breaker box.
Remove the oven metal racks inside.
Locate the oven temp sensor inside the oven. This is a 3-5inch metal probe that is typically in the top left or top right inside the oven.
Remove the 2 screws securing the probe.
Pull the wires toward you (gently) until you see a white plug that allows you to disconnect the sensor. Do not let the loose wires get pulled back in to the back wall of the cabinet. You may either tape it or put a clothes pin on it to keep it from pulling back through.
Once removed, use your meter to ohm test the 2 wires.
Your reading should be 1.1ohms (at room temperature).
If it's a touch more or less it's no problem, but way off or open circuit - you'll need to replace temp sensor.
Let us know the outcome.
Thanks,
Andy
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Originally Posted by: BoardRestored  Pull the wires toward you (gently) until you see a white plug that allows you to disconnect the sensor. Thanx, I have the cable (wires) pulled out about 3 inches and it seems firm in its resolve to remain entrenched. Are there any tips as to getting the connector out before I have to take the entire oven out─which appears to be a fairly time consuming job. Tip
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Hey Tipiford,
Some makes are more friendly than others with respect to the length of that wiring.
The only other way is to scoot the oven out, turn off the power, Turn off the gas, and remove the back panel of your oven. This would be 10-15 1/4" screws, but is certainly a DIY task.
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Originally Posted by: BoardRestored ...only other way is to scoot the oven out Thanx, Guess I need to roll-up my sleeves.
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Originally Posted by: BoardRestored ...is to scoot the oven out Hey BoardRestored, I cannot easily get the oven out (wall oven-gas/microwave combo). The gas line is plumbed with an elbow that is right-up against the cabinet trim. If there is a way to first remove the microwave, I could lift the unit up far enough to 'get er done,' but I am not readily seeing how to separate the two. Any suggestions here? (I'm not sure I have enough wire pulled-out to cut and splice; saving the cable sheath around the wiring.) Tip
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Hey Tipiford,
If the microwave has a trim piece around it you'll need to first remove that and there would be a mounting bracket along the bottom of the microwave. However, there are some models that the microwave & oven are a single unit.
In this case, you'd need a double oven dolly - or a friend with a strong back to assist.
It sounds like both need to come out as one unit.
Typically you'll have a couple screws at the bottom of the outer trim pieces that will allow you to remove the outer trim. Then this will expose screws securing the entire oven to the cabinet. Once these screws are removed the entire assembly would slide out as one piece.
See anything that looks like this?
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Originally Posted by: BoardRestored It sounds like both need to come out as one unit.
See anything that looks like this? Hi BoardRestored, Upon closer inspection, I see that the upper microwave unit is attached to the lower unit by 3-screws on each side, which clearance on either side is less than 3-inches (I don't even think my cute little wife could access those--then I'd have to teach her how to turn a screwdriver). It appears that the cabinet trim was installed after the oven was in place, and as I'm not that gifted in cabinetry/woodworking, I am leery of dismantling that trim which is blocking the movement of the lower unit because of the gas elbow chocked up against the wood trim. So, I', 'kinda stuck. Hope I don't have to resort to turning loose $4½ big ones. Thanx again, Tip Post Script: I may splice in an extra length of cable to test and/or replace the sensor probe. Thanx for all your suggestions.
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Uffff! Yes, it definitely sounds like you'll have to remove the cabinetry trim. I have a friend in the industry that runs like a scalded dog when he comes across these units! You can see why I guess.
A small pry bar and a hammer should make quick work of the trim. They're likely just brad nailed in place. Sounds like once that's out of the way you'll have an easier time getting the entire oven/microwave slid out.
This may be a job for a guy with an oven dolly. There's no shame in that...and if you've done it without a dolly, you realize it's worth every penny.
If you have someone work on it you will probably have to agree that damage to the trim isn't his issue if it occurs.
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Originally Posted by: BoardRestored
A small pry bar and a hammer should make quick work of the trim.
This may be a job for a guy with an oven dolly. Hi BoardRestored, I may try this, but my wife has a point: because we can't find trim for the broken microwave door trim (this is 19 years-old), we should splurge for a new unit; probably two units as finding a combo with gas is proving futile. So now I'm about to agree, but I will still get this in useable order to recycle resources. As for a dolly, I put together a stand to pull the unit onto, so I don't see that as a significant issue.
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