🔥 Oven temperature inaccurate

⚠️ Common Causes

Oven thermistor out of calibration, control board issue, bake element partially failed, door seal leak

🔧 Parts to Check

• Oven thermistor
• Bake element
• Door seal
• Control board

🔧 Troubleshooting Steps

1. Use oven thermometer — place in center of oven, preheat to 350°F. Compare actual temp to display
   ✓ Expected: Within ±25°F of set temperature
2. If off by more than 25°F: recalibrate oven temperature (most brands allow ±35°F adjustment in settings)
   ✓ Expected: Calibrated within tolerance
3. Test oven thermistor — should read 800-1200Ω at room temp (70°F). If reading OL or 0Ω, replace
   ✓ Expected: 800-1200Ω
4. Check door seal — close oven door on a dollar bill, should resist pulling out. Weak seal = temp loss
   ✓ Expected: Resists pulling out
5. Check bake element — should glow evenly. If part of coil is dead, element is partially failed
   ✓ Expected: Full coil glowing

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