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Temp indicator chimes although temp is really 100 degrees low.

Today I set the temp to 375.  Chimed at 275 (I have an oven thermometer on the rack.)  After the oven truly reached 375, I baked cookies for 10 minutes.  At the end of those 10 minutes, I noticed the oven had heated to 450 degrees.  (the cookies were over-done)
Do I need a new thermostat?

  • cherihberry Dec 22, 2008

    Thanks.  I've called my warranty company.

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Yes you do need a new thermostat, just make sure that the sensor is not obstructed by anything. first.
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