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Possible Control board problem

When I set the oven to bake at 400 degrees the pre heat alarm goes off but the thermometer I put in the oven reads 200 degrees. The oven reaches 375 after 20 minutes but won't get to 400. The stove top seams to work fine. Do I need a new contol panel?
Stephen

  • Anonymous Mar 31, 2014

    The range was purcahsed via Sears Canada, is type 30s

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You may not necessarily need a new control panel. Sometimes the oven temperature can be calibrated. Look in your owner's manual (if you have one) for calibration instructions. This will usually take care of the problem. If not, you may have to replace the oven sensor located inside the oven in the upper right or left hand corner of the back wall. Good luck.

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