Oven thermostat

Jim_Plate · May 29, 2009, 3:16pm

The oven will not hold the set temperature. There is some play in the temp selector of 50 degrees on the scale. Is this a thermostat problem or some other control on the oven?

Gene · May 29, 2009, 10:24pm

Pull out the thermostat knob and check the inner part of the knob.

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Gene.

Jim_Plate · May 30, 2009, 12:25pm

Thanks Gene. The knobs set screws are solid and remain tight, however the post of the thermostat does have play in it of about 50 degrees.
Jim

Gene · May 31, 2009, 6:25am

Jim,

Does the thermostat stem play itself or inside the knob? If it does it itself then the thermostat has to be replaced. Otherwise replace the knob.

Gene.

Jim_Plate · May 31, 2009, 3:18pm

Thanks for your help Gene, it’s the thermostat.

Jim

Gene · June 2, 2009, 4:56am

You are welcome, Jim. Keep us posted.

Gene.