🔥 Oven takes forever to preheat

ModerateStep-by-step troubleshooting guide — 4 steps, Oven, Moderate difficulty.

⚠️ Common Causes

Failed bake element, faulty temperature sensor, bad control board relay

🔧 Parts to Check

Bake element
Temperature sensor
Control board

🔧 Troubleshooting Steps

Test bake element: check continuity — should read 15-40Ω. Visual inspect for bubbles
Test temperature sensor: at room temp (~72°F) should read ~1080-1100Ω
Test control board relay: verify 240V at element during heating cycle
Verify actual temp: use oven thermometer. Off by >25°F = sensor or board issue

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