Kenmore
Convection Fan Motor Failure
Convection fan does not run in convection mode, leading to uneven baking results.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Failed convection fan motor, obstructed fan blade, faulty convection relay on the control board, broken wiring to the fan.
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker before servicing.
- Verify convection mode:
- Ensure you have selected a convection bake/roast setting, not standard bake.
- Listen for the fan:
- In convection mode, you should hear the fan running after a short delay.
- Inspect the fan:
- Remove oven racks and the rear interior panel to access the convection fan.
- Check for food debris or warped panels rubbing against the fan blade.
- Test the motor:
- With power off, spin the fan by hand; it should turn freely.
- Disconnect motor leads and measure resistance; an open circuit indicates a failed motor.
- Replace components:
- Replace the convection fan motor if defective.
- If the motor is good but never receives power in convection mode, the control board convection relay may be faulty.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Convection Fan Motor
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