I have a GE p7 wall double oven and it's making a sizzling/crackling sound around the controls. Is this a concern?

should be easy make sure u unplug from wall then in the back panel u can unplug after making sure to note where wire plugs are connected and ifinite switch can usually be removed by removing the screws holding it. remember to remove the knob from other side

Hi

F1 Error indicates a bad control board and the control board (electronic control) should be replaced to solve this issue. Hope this helps...please post back for further assistance.

Daniel

I trust the door is sealed correctly. If heat is escaping this could be the problem. If the seal is okay the only thing it could be is the oven thermostat controller. It sounds like it is faulty and needs replacing.

have to have a repairman come out and reset the code on the inbord computer not a simple fix i know i sell appliances

you have what is called a "Hot-Spot" in the element and it burned thru,now you need to replace the element

I can go back to 1974-5 for mine, that's when my original Landlord bought the place and it still has the same GE P7 as when the complex was new...and it still works.

I have a pair I'm trying to get rid of if you're interested.

IF YOUR HEATING ELEMENT IS GETTING ORANGE HOT, AND CYCLING, I WOULD SUSPECT THE THERMOSTAT TO BE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. YOU MAY FIND IT HARD TO FIND ONE THOUGH DUE TO ITS AGE.

elements are not made by the manufacturer and generic in design
to that end you go to electrical wholesalers and taking you old elements along , see if there is a like one that fits
depending on where you are there are retailers that sell elements for just about everything and e-bay has a range of elements
you have to make sure of several things
1-- the end fittings are the same
2-- the wattage is the same and the shape is the same and --the dimensions are the same
all of this you can get by reading the description on the sellers page