Ikea Oven Temperature Calibration or Sensor Drift

Oven temperature is inaccurate; food is undercooked or overcooked compared to the set temperature.

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Possible Causes

Aged oven temperature sensor, control board calibration offset, poor rack placement or overloading

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Surfaces may be hot; allow the oven to cool before accessing internal components.

  • Verify with thermometer: Place an oven-safe thermometer in the center of the oven and operate at 180°C (350°F) for at least 20 minutes. Compare the actual temperature to the set temperature.
  • Adjust calibration: Many Ikea/Whirlpool controls allow temperature offset adjustment in the settings menu (e.g., ±15–30°C). Refer to your user manual to adjust.
  • Check sensor: If the offset is large or unstable, test the oven temperature sensor resistance at room temperature (~1050–1100 Ω). Replace if out of range.
  • Load and rack use: Avoid blocking airflow with oversized trays or foil; use recommended rack positions.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Oven Temperature Sensor
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