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Indesit FIM31KAWH what else would stop the element heating up

by / Thursday, 30 March 2017 / Published in

we have got an oven which we have had just over two years model numberIndesit FIM31KAWH when I first turned on the cooker it tripped out a few times​ and ​I have already replaced the element I'm sorry I did not get it from you, by the way I found your site from your YouTube videos which are brilliant by the way,​ could you tell me what else would stop the element heating up

Patrick

Paul answers

I will try and help with this problem with your Indesit FIM31KAWH

If you have checked that the cooker is on manual​, you have also done a test on the fan oven element​, then you might have a problem with either the selector switch sometimes called function switch or possibly a TOC which is a safety cutout, I have put a load of videos below to help you with your problem and also a list of parts available for this machine, and a guide to some of the common problems with this cooker.

 

 

For your future reference I’ve included some Common faults with these Indesit FIM31KAWH Oven cookers to assist you in the future or anyone else reading this.

  • The oven will not turn on
    The first thing you need to check is that the oven timer is not on auto if it is turn it on to manual.
  • No Heat in Oven
    If the fan is running and the thermostat light comes on but you get no heat (or just the thermostat light on in non-fan ovens and cookers) then the probability is that the fan element or oven elements have failed.
  • Electricity trips (Rcd) when I turn the oven on or grill
    This is normally an element that has gone to earth, This is a well-known fault with electric ovens, the insulation breaks down in the elements and trips the RCD, best way is to stick a meter on each element and check that they have not got earth leaks on them. But this can also be a wiring fault.
  • The grill element doesn't work
    This would usually indicate that the grill element is faulty. Check these: Grill element, Oven changeover switch, Overheat thermostat, Main oven thermostat if used to regulate the grill temperature.
  • The oven fan is not working or spinning correctly (slow) or is noisy
    The fan motor may need to be replaced see the video on this also the cooling fan motor can cause the same problems.
  • The oven overheats and burns everything
    Normally this is a simple thermostat failure which would manifest itself as this symptom.
  • The oven or cooker cuts out after it's been on for a while
    This is an overheating problem which can be caused by the fan motor or main oven thermostat or a faulty safety thermostat that will be causing the problem. It can also be caused by a failure of the cooling fan, where fitted, but usually, these go noisy before failing, Safety thermostats are used to prevent the oven or cooker overheating and will shut the oven down.

If you need any more help on this oven feel free to send me an email or use the live chat. All the best Paul.

If you need any further assistance please feel free to contact me​. all the best Paul​.

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