Oven Tips and Information

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Oven Thermostat. The primary function of the oven thermostat is to regulate oven temperature. Since the oven units are of fixed wattage connected to a constant voltage supply, temperature regulation is obtained by the action of the thermostat in opening and closing electrical contacts in series with the oven unit electrical supply line. The thermostat used on most ranges is of a hydraulic type. It consists of two basic parts: the motive element and the switch. The motive element is the mechanism which expands and contracts with temperature changes and thereby operates the switch mechanism. The switch mechanism in turn controls the oven temperature by means of snap-acting electrical contacts.
Motive Element. The motive element consists of three parts: a container or bulb, a capillary tube, and an expansible device such as a bellows or diagram. All parts of this motive element are accurately controlled to obtain a temperature range of approximately 150° F. to 550° F.
Switch Mechanism. The switch mechanism consists of a combination of oversized contacts and a heavy-duty snap-action mechanism to contribute further to consistent and reliable operation of the thermostat. It is designed and built to provide the two necessary functions of carrying the current and breaking the arc. The switch mechanism is designed so that the contacts tend to perform a wiping action on closing. This action assures clean contacts for maximum current-carrying capacity without appreciable contact wear.
The Hart thermostat is used for manual preheat. With the selector lever pointer at the center, set the thermostat dial to the desired temperature. Both oven units will heat the oven up to temperature quickly, whereupon the pilot light will cut "off." The selector lever may then be turned to the bake position and food placed in the oven. When cooking from a cold oven start, or using the small oven thermostat, set the selector lever pointer to bake and turn the thermostat dial to the desired temperature. When the pilot light cuts "off," the oven is up to temperature. This pilot light then cycles on and off as the oven requires heat, indicating an even baking temperature in the oven. To broil, point the selector lever at the right (broil) and turn the temperature dial as far past 550° as it will go.
The Wilcolator is a push-button automatic preheat thermostat. Push the preheat button and set the thermostat dial to the desired temperature. Both oven units will heat to bring the oven up to temperature quickly, the preheat button will "pop out," and both pilot lights will cut "off." The food may then be placed in the oven. The bake pilot light will cycle On and Off as the oven requires heat, indicating that an accurate, even baking temperature is being maintained. When cooking from a cold oven start, or using the small oven thermostat, turn the thermostat dial to the desired temperature. When the bake pilot light cuts off, the oven is up to temperature. To broil, turn the thermostat dial to the broil position.
The Robertshaw is an automatic preheat thermostat. Turn the thermostat knob from Off all the way around to broil, then immediately back to the desired temperature setting. Both oven units will heat until the oven is up to temperature and the pilot lights cut "off." Then food may be placed in the oven. The bake pilot light then cycles On and Off as the oven requires heat, indicating that an accurate even baking temperature is being maintained in the oven. When cooking from a cold oven start or using the small oven thermostat, set the thermostat dials to the, desired temperature. When the bake pilot light cuts off, the oven is up to temperature. To broil, turn the thermostat knob to broil; leave the oven door closed.

The tips and information that we have listed here is strictly for educational purposes. Since attempting oven repairs can be dangerous, in many instances work should only be undertaken by a qualified professional. And certainly the money you've saved by doing your own oven repairs will be of little benefit if a careless accident sends you to the emergency room. For this reason, let the professional who is familiar and experienced with technical safety work on your oven repairs. Call us 24/7 for professional oven repair:

(407)-826-0639