If your Gorenje oven is not working, you are in the right place. In this article, we will look at the possible causes of this problem and show you how to fix them.
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Gorenje Oven Is Not Working — Causes And Solutions
Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your Gorenje oven is not working and what to do about them.
1. Thermal Cut Out
The thermal cut out prevents the oven from overheating. When the oven starts getting too hot, the thermal cut out turns the oven off. When this happens, the oven won’t turn on even after it has cooled down. To fix the oven, the thermal cut out will need to be replaced. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the thermal cut out of your Gorenje oven…
Step 1: As always, make sure to disconnect the oven’s power before starting the repair. Do this by switching the circuit breaker off or unplugging the oven’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Open the door of your Gorenje oven.
Step 3: There is a latch on each oven door hinge. Flip the latches forward to release the oven door. If you can’t do this with your hand, use a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 4: Push the door closed till it can’t go any further.
Step 5: Grip the sides of the oven door and lift it off.
Step 6: Place the door assembly on a sturdy surface lined with a cloth.
Step 7: Get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 8: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the oven to the cabinet. There are two screws on each side of the oven’s frame.
Step 9: Lift the oven out of the cabinet.
Step 10: Turn the oven around.
Step 11: Unscrew the top panel closer to the rear of the oven using the Philips head screwdriver.
Step 12: Lift the panel off the oven.
Step 13: Use the Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws which hold the oven’s back panel in place.
Step 14: Lift the back panel off the oven.
Step 15: The thermal cut out is close to the terminals of the grill element. Note where each wire goes on the thermal cut out by taking a picture.
Step 16: Disconnect the wire plugs from the thermal cut out.
Step 17: Test the thermal cut out for continuity using a multimeter. If the thermal cut out doesn’t have continuity, it should be replaced.
Step 18: Use the Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws holding the thermal cut out to the oven.
Step 19: Get a new thermal cut out for your Gorenje oven.
Step 20: Position the cut out on the oven’s rear and hold it in place using the screw.
Step 21: Connect the wires to the new thermal cut out using the picture you took for reference.
Step 22: Reposition the oven’s rear access panel and hold it in place with the Philips head screws.
Step 23: Return the oven’s top panel.
Step 24: Hold the top panel in place with the screws.
Step 25: Lift the oven back into the cabinet.
Step 26: Secure the sides of the oven to the cabinet using the four Philips head screws you took out earlier on.
Step 27: Lift the door of the oven.
Step 28: Insert the hinges into the slots in the sides of the oven’s frame.
Step 29: Open the door fully.
Step 30: Flip the hinge latches back to hold the oven door in place.
Step 31: Shut the door.
Step 32: Reconnect the power to the oven by plugging the power cord back into the outlet or switching the circuit breaker back on.
Watch the video below if you would like a visual of how to replace the thermal cut out in your Gorenje oven.
2. Heating Element
The element is the main heating component in an oven. If the element fails, the oven won’t work. Follow the steps below to test and replace this oven component…
Step 1: Before starting the repair, disconnect the power to the oven by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. If your oven is installed to a cabinet, switch the circuit breaker off instead.
Step 2: Get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 3: Open the door of your Gorenje oven.
Step 4: Use the Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws which hold the oven to the cabinet. There are two screws on each side of the oven’s frame.
Step 5: Carefully lift the oven out of the cabinet.
Step 6: Set the oven down on a sturdy surface.
Step 7: Turn the oven around to access the rear.
Step 8: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the oven’s top panel in place.
Step 9: Remove the top panel from the oven and set it aside.
Step 10: Also take out the screws which hold the oven’s back access panel in place as well.
Step 11: Lift the panel off the oven and set it aside.
Step 12: The terminals of the heating element are on the lower rear of the oven. Note where each wire goes by taking a photo.
Step 13: Disconnect the wires from the heating element.
Step 14: Take out the screws which hold the oven to the cabinet using the Philips head screwdriver.
Step 15: Slide the heating element out of the oven.
Step 16: Test the heating element for continuity using a multimeter. The reading of the element should be around 50 ohms if it’s still good. If you don’t see a reading on the multimeter, the heating element is faulty and should be replaced.
Step 17: Get a new heating element for your Gorenje oven.
Step 18: Slide the new heating element into the oven.
Step 19: Secure the heating element to the oven using the Philips head screws.
Step 20: Connect the wires to the terminals of the new element using the picture you took for reference.
Step 21: Reposition the rear access panel of the oven.
Step 22: Hold the panel in place with the screws.
Step 23: Return the oven’s top panel and hold it in place using the screws.
Step 24: Lift the oven up and push it back into the cabinet.
Step 25: Secure the sides of the oven to the cabinet using the four Philips head screws.
Step 26: Shut the door of the oven.
Step 27: Reconnect the power to the oven by plugging the power cord back into the outlet or switching the circuit breaker back on.
The video below will give you a visual of how to replace the heating element in a Gorenje oven.
3. Wires
If the thermal cut out and heating element aren’t faulty but your Gorenje oven is not working, you should check the wires next. Take off the oven’s back panel and inspect the wires connected to the terminals of the heating element. If the wires appear burnt or cut in any way, they may be the cause of the problem. Contact a technician to replace them.
4. Control Board
A faulty control board is the final possible reason why your Gorenje oven is not working. The control board sends voltage to the oven’s heating element. When the heating element receives the voltage, it turns on and starts to heat. If the control board fails, it won’t send the voltage needed for the heating element to operate. If your Gorenje oven is not working but all the components above aren’t faulty, you should replace the control board. Read this article: Gorenje Oven Element [How To, Issues & Solutions] to replace the control board in your Gorenje oven.
Gorenje Electric Stove Top Is Not Working — Causes And Solutions
Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your Gorenje electric stove top is not working and what to do about them.
1. Element
If your Gorenje stove top is not working, the heating element is most likely faulty. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the heating element of your Gorenje stove top…
Step 1: Pull the stove away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Step 3: Take out the screws on the sides and rear of the stove top which hold it in place. Do this using a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 4: If there aren’t any screws on the sides or rear, the screws will be underneath the stove top. To access the screws, you will need to remove the oven’s front panel. Open the oven door.
Step 5: Take out the screws underneath the oven’s front panel which secure it using the Philips head screwdriver.
Step 6: Lift the front panel up and lower it down.
Step 7: Take out the screws underneath the stove top which hold it to the oven.
Step 8: Lift the stove top.
Step 9: If there are any wires connected to the stove top, disconnect them.
Step 10: Set the stove top aside on a sturdy surface lined with a cloth.
Step 11: Note where each wire goes on the element you want to replace by taking a photo.
Step 12: Get a pair of needle nose pliers.
Step 13: Using the pair of needle nose pliers, disconnect the wires connected to the terminals of the heating element.
Step 14: Lift the faulty element off the mounting bracket. You will need to detach the clips to do this.
Step 15: Get a new element for your Gorenje stove top.
Step 16: Note where the brackets are screwed on the old element.
Step 17: Unscrew the brackets from the old element and position them on the new one.
Step 18: Hold the brackets in place with the screws.
Step 19: Position the new element on the support bracket and push it into place.
Step 20: Connect the wires to the terminals of the new element. Make sure that each wire goes to the right place.
Step 21: Take the stove top back to the oven.
Step 22: If you disconnected any wires from the stove top, reconnect them.
Step 23: Lower the stove top and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 24: Reposition the front panel on the oven.
Step 25: Return the screws which hold the front panel in place.
Step 26: Shut the door of your Gorenje oven.
Step 27: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.
Step 28: Push the oven back to the wall.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the element of your Gorenje stove top, watch the video below.
2. Wires
If your Gorenje electric stove top is not working but the element isn’t faulty, you should check the wires next. Closely inspect the wires connected to the terminals of the heating element. If the wires appear burnt or cut in any way, they may be the cause of the problem. Contact a technician to replace the wires.
3. Selector Switch
If the heating element and wires aren’t faulty but your Gorenje stove top is not working, the selector switch is probably the cause. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the selector switch of your Gorenje stove top…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Disconnect the power to the stove by unplugging the power cord from the outlet.
Step 3: Open the door of your Gorenje oven.
Step 4: Get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 5: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws underneath the oven’s front panel which hold the metal plate in place.
Step 6: Lift the metal plate off and set it aside.
Step 7: Now take out the screws which hold the front panel assembly in place. The screws are located underneath the front panel.
Step 8: Lift the front panel assembly and lower it down.
Step 9: Pull off the control knob of the faulty burner.
Step 10: When you pull off the control knob, you will see two screws. Take out these two screws using the Philips head screwdriver.
Step 11: Note where each wire goes on the selector switch by taking a picture.
Step 12: Get a pair of needle nose pliers.
Step 13: Using the pair of pliers, disconnect the wires connected to the selector switch.
Step 14: Get a new selector switch for your Gorenje stove.
Step 15: Connect the wires to the selector switch. Use the picture you took for reference to ensure that you connect all the wires to the right places.
Step 16: Position the selector switch on the oven’s front panel.
Step 17: Hold the selector switch to the oven’s front panel using the Philips head screws.
Step 18: Reposition the front panel on the oven and hold it in place using the Philips head screws.
Step 19: Push the control knob onto the shaft of the selector switch.
Step 20: Return the metal plate underneath the front panel.
Step 21: Hold the metal plate in place using the screws.
Step 22: Shut the door of the oven.
Step 23: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.
Step 24: Push the oven back to the wall.
Gorenje Gas Stove Top Is Not Working — Causes And Solutions
Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your Gorenje gas stove top is not working and what to do about them.
1. Igniter
If your Gorenje gas stove top is not working, the igniter is most likely faulty. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Gorenje stove top’s igniter…
Step 1: Pull the stove away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet for safety.
Step 3: Shut off the oven’s gas supply as well.
Step 4: Open the door of the oven and get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 5: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws underneath the oven’s front panel which hold it in place.
Step 6: Lift the front panel up and lower it down.
Step 7: Remove the grates on the stove top.
Step 8: Lift off the burner caps also.
Step 9: If the burner bases are screwed to the stove top, unscrew them.
Step 10: Use the Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws on the stove top which hold the orifice holders to it.
Step 11: Take out the screws underneath the stove top which hold it in place.
Step 12: Lift the stove top and set it aside.
Step 13: Remove the igniter you want to replace from the orifice holder.
Step 14: Disconnect the wire from the igniter.
Step 15: Get a new igniter for your Gorenje stove top and position it in the orifice holder.
Step 16: Connect the wire to the igniter.
Step 17: Reposition the stove top on the oven.
Step 18: Return the screws underneath the stove top which hold it in place.
Step 19: Screw the orifice holders to the stove top.
Step 20: Place the burner bases back on the stove top and hold them in place with the screws.
Step 21: Place the caps back on the burner bases.
Step 22: Return the stove top grates as well.
Step 23: Reposition the oven’s front panel assembly.
Step 24: Hold the front panel in place with the screws.
Step 25: Shut the oven door.
Step 26: Turn on the oven’s gas supply.
Step 27: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.
Step 28: Return the oven to its usual position.
2. Wire
If your Gorenje gas stove top is not working but the igniter isn’t faulty, you should check the wire. Inspect the wire connected to the igniter of the faulty burner. If there are any cuts or burns on the wire, they may be the cause of the problem. Contact a technician to fix or replace the wire connected to the igniter.