If your Hotpoint oven is not heating up and you don’t know why, keep reading to learn the cause and solution.
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Hotpoint Oven Is Not Heating Up After Power Cut — How To Fix
If your Hotpoint oven is not heating up after a power cut, try resetting it. To reset your Hotpoint oven, do the following…
Step 1: Unplug the oven from the outlet.
Step 2: Leave the oven unplugged for 5 minutes.
Step 3: After 5 minutes, plug the oven back in.
If your Hotpoint oven is not heating up after resetting it, the thermal fuse is burned out. Follow these steps to replace the thermal fuse in a Hotpoint oven…
Step 1: Switch off your oven’s circuit breaker.
Step 2: Pull the oven away from the wall and turn it around to access the back.
Step 3: Remove the screws which hold the lower back panel of the oven.
Step 4: Lift off the panel and set it to the side.
Step 5: Disconnect the wires from the thermal fuse. The thermal fuse is usually close to the broil or heating element terminals.
Step 6: Take out the screw or screws which hold the thermal fuse to the oven.
Step 7: Remove the thermal fuse and get a replacement.
Step 8: Screw the thermal fuse to the oven.
Step 9: Connect the wires to the thermal fuse.
Step 10: Reposition the back panel of the oven.
Step 11: Secure the back panel with the screws.
Step 12: Turn the oven around and push it back to the wall.
Step 13: Switch the circuit breaker back on.
Watch the video below if you would like a visual of how to replace the thermal fuse in an oven.
Hotpoint Gas Oven Is Not Heating Up — How To Fix
If your Hotpoint gas oven is not heating, the most likely reason is a faulty igniter. Follow the steps below to replace the igniter in a Hotpoint gas oven…
Step 1: To avoid the risk of electrocution, disconnect the oven’s power by switching the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: Flip the locks on the hinges forward with a flat head screwdriver.
Step 4: Close the door till it can’t go any further.
Step 5: Lift the door off and set it aside.
Step 6: Slide out the racks in the oven.
Step 7: Remove the screws on the oven bottom floor.
Step 8: Lift the floor panel out of the oven and set it aside.
Step 9: Take out the screw at the front of the burner tube.
Step 10: Pull out the oven’s bottom drawer and set it aside.
Step 11: Take out the screw or screws underneath the oven which hold the burner tube in place.
Step 12: Disconnect the wires from the igniter.
Step 13: Take out the burner tube from the oven.
Step 14: Remove the screws which hold the igniter to the burner tube.
Step 15: Set the burner tube aside.
Step 16: Get a new igniter.
Step 17: Cut the old igniter wires.
Step 18: Cut the new igniter wires.
Step 19: Strip back the insulation on the wires of the new igniter.
Step 20: Also strip back the insulation on the wires you cut from the old igniter.
Step 21: Twist the wires from the old igniter to the new igniter.
Step 22: Secure the wires with ceramic wire nuts. Do not use plastic wire nuts or they will melt and damage the wires.
Step 23: Get the burner tube.
Step 24: Screw the igniter back to the burner tube.
Step 25: Position the burner tube in the oven.
Step 26: Return the screw underneath the oven which holds the burner tube in place.
Step 27: Reconnect the igniter wires to the oven.
Step 28: Slide the oven’s bottom drawer back in.
Step 29: Return the screw at the front of the burner tube.
Step 30: Reposition the floor panel in the oven and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 31: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 32: Lift the oven door and insert the hinges back into the slot on each side of the oven.
Step 33: Lower the door and flip back the hinge locks.
Step 34: Close the oven door and switch the circuit breaker back on.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the igniter in a Hotpoint oven, watch the video below.
Hotpoint Electric Oven Will Not Heat Up — How To Fix
Below we have listed the possible reasons your electric oven will not heat up.
1. Heating or Bake Element
If your Hotpoint electric oven will not heat up, the bake element is probably faulty. To replace the heating element in a Hotpoint oven, follow these steps…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Disconnect the oven’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 3: Open the oven door.
Step 4: Slide out the oven racks.
Step 5: Remove the two screws on the lower back wall of the oven which hold the heating element in place.
Step 6: Pull out the element carefully and disconnect the wires connected to it.
Step 7: If the element is not physically damaged, test it with a multimeter. If there is no continuity, the bake element should be replaced.
Step 8: Get a new bake element.
Step 9: Connect the wires to the element.
Step 10: Screw the element back into place.
Step 11: Slide the oven racks back in.
Step 12: Close the oven door.
Step 13: Plug the oven back in.
Step 14: Push the oven back to the wall.
Also follow the steps above if your Hotpoint oven heating element is not working.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the bake or heating element in a Hotpoint oven, watch the video below.
2. Broil Element
This is another reason your Hotpoint electric oven won’t heat up. Below are the steps you need to follow in order to test and replace the broil element in your Hotpoint oven…
Step 1: First, disconnect the oven’s power by switching off the circuit breaker.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: Slide out the oven racks.
Step 4: Flip the catches on the door hinges towards yourself with a flat head screwdriver.
Step 5: Close the door till it stops.
Step 6: Lift the door assembly off and set aside.
Step 7: Take out the screws which hold the temperature sensor in between the broil element terminals. If your oven temperature sensor is not in between the broil element, skip this step.
Step 8: Remove the two screws on the upper back wall of the oven which hold the broil element.
Step 9: Remove the other two screws on the top wall of the oven.
Step 10: Lower the broil element and pull it out carefully.
Step 11: Disconnect the wires from the broil element terminals.
Step 12: Test the broil element for continuity with a multimeter. If there is no continuity, the broil element is faulty and should be replaced.
Step 13: Get a new broil element and take it to the oven.
Step 14: Reconnect the wires to the broil element.
Step 15: Return the on the top wall of the oven which secure the broil element.
Step 16: Position the temperature sensor in the center of the broil element terminals.
Step 17: Secure the broil element to the back wall of the oven with the two screws.
Step 18: Return the screws which secure the sensor as well.
Step 19: Slide the oven racks back in.
Step 20: Lift the door and position the hinges in the slots on each side of the oven.
Step 21: Lower the door.
Step 22: Flip the catches back to secure the door.
Step 23: Close the door.
Step 24: Switch the circuit breaker back on.
The video below will give you a visual of how to replace the broil element in a Hotpoint oven.
3. Control Board
If your Hotpoint oven is not heating up after replacing the igniter, heating element, or broil element, you should check the control board. If the control board is faulty, it won’t send voltage to the igniter or heating element to work. Read this article to replace the control board in a Hotpoint oven.
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Hotpoint Electric Oven Takes Too Long To Preheat — Causes And Solutions
Below we have listed the reasons your Hotpoint electric oven would take long to preheat.
1. Bake Element
If the bake element in your Hotpoint oven is wearing out, it will take a lot longer to heat. Read the “Hotpoint Electric Oven Not Heating” section to test and replace the heating element in a Hotpoint oven
2. Door Seal
If your oven door doesn’t close properly, it will take longer for the oven to preheat. Check the door to see if it closes properly. If it doesn’t, read this article to replace the door seal of a Hotpoint oven.
3. Door Hinges
This is another reason your Hotpoint oven takes forever to heat. Below are the steps you need to follow to replace the door hinges of your Hotpoint oven…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 3: Open the oven door.
Step 4: Flip the locks on the hinges forward.
Step 5: Lift the door off.
Step 6: Set the door on a cloth lined surface with the front faced down.
Step 7: Take out the screws on the right and left which secure the door hinges. There should be about three screws on each side.
Step 8: Take out the screws at the bottom of the oven door.
Step 9: Lift the inner door panel up a bit and slide out the door hinges.
Step 10: Get new door hinges and slide them into the door.
Step 11: Lower the inner door assembly.
Step 12: Return the screws at the bottom of the door.
Step 13: Hold the door hinges in place with the screws.
Step 14: Reposition the door hinges in the oven slots.
Step 15: Lower the door and flip the locks back.
Step 16: Close the door and plug the oven back in.
The video below will walk you through the process of replacing the door hinges in a Hotpoint oven.
Hotpoint Electric Oven Overheating — How To Fix
Below we have listed the possible reasons why your Hotpoint oven is overheating and how to fix them.
1. The Thermostat
Follow these steps to replace the thermostat in a Hotpoint oven…
Step 1: To avoid the risk of electrocution, disconnect the power to the oven. Do this by unplugging the oven’s power cord or switching the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Pull out the oven temperature control knob.
Step 3: Turn the oven around to access the rear.
Step 4: Take out the screws which hold the upper back panel of the oven in place.
Step 5: Lift the panel off and set aside.
Step 6: Take out the two screws at the front of the oven which hold the thermostat in place.
Step 7: Take a picture of the thermostat to remember where each wire goes.
Step 8: Disconnect the wires from the thermostat.
Step 9: Open the oven door and remove the racks.
Step 10: Lift the thermostat rod off the mounting clip on the back wall of the oven.
Step 11: Pass the thermostat rod through the hole in the oven.
Step 12: Get a new thermostat and insert the rod into the oven.
Step 13: Sit the rod on the clips.
Step 14: Return the racks to the oven.
Step 15: Close the door of the oven.
Step 16: Reconnect the wires to the thermostat making sure each one goes to the right place.
Step 17: Secure the thermostat to the oven with the two screws.
Step 18: Screw the oven control knob back in.
Step 19: Reposition the back panel of the oven and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 20: Plug the oven back in or switch the circuit breaker on.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the thermostat in a Hotpoint oven, watch the video below.
2. Fan Motor
If the fan motor in an oven fails, the fan won’t blow. This will cause the oven to overheat. To replace the fan motor in a Hotpoint oven, do the following…
Step 1: Unplug the oven from the outlet or switch off the circuit breaker to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Step 2: Open the oven door.
Step 3: Remove the racks in the oven.
Step 4: Flip the locks on the door hinges forward.
Step 5: Push the door forward till it stops.
Step 6: Lift the door and set it aside.
Step 7: Take out the screws on the back wall of the oven which secure the panel.
Step 8: Set the back panel aside.
Step 9: Take out the nut in the center of the fan blade by turning it clockwise.
Step 10: Remove the fan blade.
Step 11: You should see some screws on the oven back wall after removing the blade. Take out the screws.
Step 12: Go to the back of the oven and remove the screws which hold the lower panel in place.
Step 13: Disconnect the wires from the fan motor and remove it.
Step 14: Get a new fan motor and position it in the oven.
Step 15: Reconnect the wires to the motor.
Step 16: Reposition the oven’s back panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 17: Return the screws on the back wall of the oven interior which hold the fan motor in place.
Step 18: Position the blade on the oven and hold it in place with the nut.
Step 19: Return the back panel and secure with the screws.
Step 20: Return the oven racks.
Step 21: Lift the door and position the hinges in the slots.
Step 22: Lower the door and flip the locks back.
Step 23: Close the oven door.
Step 24: Reconnect the power to the oven.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the fan motor in a Hotpoint oven, watch the video below.
Hotpoint Cooker Not Heating Up — How To Fix
If your Hotpoint electric cooker is not heating up, the element is faulty. Below are the steps you need to follow in order to replace the heating element of your Hotpoint cooker…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall and unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: Take out the screws underneath the cooktop which hold it in place.
Step 4: Close the door.
Step 5: Lift the cooktop.
Step 6: Hold the cooktop up with a thick plank.
Step 7: Take out the screws and brackets which hold the faulty element in place.
Step 8: Get a new element and position it on the cooktop.
Step 9: Secure the element to the cooktop using the screws and brackets.
Step 10: Disconnect the wires from the old element and connect them to the right places on the new element.
Step 11: Lower the cooktop and open the oven door.
Step 12: Return the screws which hold the cooktop in place.
Step 13: Close the oven door.
Step 14: Plug the oven’s power cord back in.
If you would like a visual of how to replace a Hotpoint stove element, watch the video below.
If your Hotpoint gas cooker is not heating up, the igniter may be faulty. Follow the steps below to replace the igniter of your Hotpoint gas cooker…
Step 1: Turn off the gas supply to your oven.
Step 2: Remove the grate and cap of the faulty burner.
Step 3: Also remove the base as well.
Step 4: Using a putty knife, carefully pry the igniter out.
Step 5: Pull the igniter till you see the wire.
Step 6: Using a pair of pliers, disconnect the wire from the igniter.
Step 7: Get a new igniter.
Step 8: Connect the wire to the new igniter.
Step 9: Push the new igniter into place.
Step 10: Return the burner base.
Step 11: Also return the cap and grate.
Step 12: Turn the oven gas supply back on.
The video below will give you a visual of how to replace the igniter of a Hotpoint gas stove.
Hotpoint Microwave Oven Not Heating — How To Fix
Below we have listed the reasons your Hotpoint microwave will not heat up and how to fix them.
1. Diode
If the diode in your Hotpoint microwave is faulty, it won’t heat. Follow these steps to replace the diode in your Hotpoint microwave…
Step 1: Unplug the microwave’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Take out the screws at the top of the microwave which hold the front vent in place.
Step 3: Open the microwave door and remove the front vent.
Step 4: Take out the screw which holds the control panel in place. There will be one screw on the left or at the top.
Step 5: Lift the control panel assembly and lower it.
Step 6: Remove the screws which hold the metal inner access panel of the oven.
Step 7: Remove the panel.
Step 8: Use a pair of pliers to touch the terminals of the capacitor at the same time in order to discharge it.
Step 9: Disconnect the diode from the capacitor.
Step 10: Take out the screw which holds the diode in place.
Step 11: Remove the diode and get a new one.
Step 12: Screw the new diode into place.
Step 13: Connect the diode to the capacitor.
Step 14: Return the inner access panel and the screws which hold it in place.
Step 15: Reposition the control panel and hold it in place with the screw.
Step 16: Return the front vent and the screws which secure it.
Step 17: Close the microwave door.
Step 18: Plug the microwave’s power cord back in.
The video below will show you how to replace the diode in a Hotpoint oven.
2. Door Switch
If your Hotpoint microwave doesn’t heat after replacing the diode, follow these steps to test and replace the door switch…
Step 1: To avoid the risk of electrocution, unplug the power cord.
Step 2: Remove the screws at the top of the microwave which secure the front grille.
Step 3: Open the oven door and remove the front grille.
Step 4: Take out the screw which holds the control panel assembly in place. There will be one screw at the top or side.
Step 5: Lift the control panel up to release the tabs.
Step 6: Move the control panel aside.
Step 7: Take out the screws on the microwave frame which secure the door switch holder.
Step 8: Press the button on the first door switch. If there is a strong click, the door switch is good. If the button is loose, the door switch is faulty.
Step 9: Do this same test with the other door switches to determine which one is faulty.
Step 10: If any of the switches is faulty, disconnect the wire connector from it.
Step 11: Remove the switch from the holder and get a new one.
Step 12: Position the door switch on the holder.
Step 13: Reconnect the wire plug to the switch.
Step 14: Secure the door switch holder to the frame with the screws.
Step 15: Secure the control panel with the screw.
Step 16: Return the front grille and the screws which hold it in place.
Step 17: Close the microwave door.
Step 18: Plug the microwave back in.
The video below will give you a visual of how to replace the door switch in a Hotpoint oven.
3. Capacitor
Follow the steps below to test and replace the capacitor in a Hotpoint microwave…
Step 1: Unplug the microwave’s power cord and remove the glass tray and support.
Step 2: Get someone to support the microwave.
Step 3: Take out the bolts which hold the microwave to the cabinet.
Step 4: Tilt the microwave forward and pull the power cord through the hole in the top cabinet.
Step 5: Lift the microwave off the mounting plate and set on a sturdy cloth lined surface.
Step 6: Open the microwave door and remove the screws which hold the front vent in place.
Step 7: Remove the vent and close the door.
Step 8: Turn the microwave to rest on its rear.
Step 9: Take out the screws which hold the bottom panel in place.
Step 10: Disconnect the wires connected to the bottom panel ad set it aside.
Step 11: Turn the microwave back up.
Step 12: Take out the screws at the top, back, and right side of the microwave.
Step 13: Lift the microwave cover off and set it aside.
Step 14: Use a pair of pliers to touch the capacitor terminals at the same time to discharge it.
Step 15: Disconnect the wires from the capacitor and note where each one goes.
Step 16: Take out the screws which hold the capacitor to the microwave.
Step 17: Test the capacitor for continuity with a multimeter. If there is no continuity, the capacitor should be replaced.
Step 18: Get a new capacitor.
Step 19: Transfer the metal bracket from the old capacitor to the new one.
Step 20: Position the capacitor on the microwave and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 21: Reconnect all the wires to the capacitor.
Step 22: Reposition the microwave cover.
Step 23: Return the screws at the top, back, and right side of the microwave which hold the cover in place.
Step 24: Rest the microwave on it’s rear panel.
Step 25: Reconnect the wires to the bottom panel.
Step 26: Hold the bottom panel in place with the screws.
Step 27: Turn the microwave back up.
Step 28: Return the front grille and the screws at the top which hold it in place.
Step 29: Lift the microwave.
Step 30: Position the bottom of the oven on the mounting bracket.
Step 31: Pass the power cord through the hole in the top cabinet.
Step 32: Secure the microwave to the cabinet with the screws.
Step 33: Return the microwave glass tray and support.
Step 34: Plug the microwave’s power cord back in.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the capacitor in a Hotpoint oven, watch the video below.
4. Magnetron
Follow these steps to test and replace the magnetron in a Hotpoint microwave…
Step 1: Unplug the microwave’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Open the microwave door.
Step 3: Take out the glass tray and support from the microwave.
Step 4: Close the door and remove the bolts which hold the microwave to the cabinet. Get someone to support the microwave while you do this.
Step 5: Lift the microwave off the mounting bracket on the wall.
Step 6: Pull the power cord out through the hole in the cabinet.
Step 7: Set the microwave on a sturdy cloth lined surface.
Step 8: Remove the screws at the top of the microwave which hold the front vent in place.
Step 9: Open the door of the microwave and remove the vent.
Step 10: Close the door and rest the microwave on its rear panel.
Step 11: Remove the screws at the bottom of the microwave which hold the panel in place.
Step 12: Disconnect the wires from the bottom panel.
Step 13: Set the panel aside and turn the microwave back up.
Step 14: Remove the screws at the top, back, and right side of the microwave which hold its cover in place.
Step 15: Lift the microwave cover off and set it aside.
Step 16: Discharge the capacitor by using a pair of pliers to touch the terminals at the same time.
Step 17: Disconnect the wire connected to the magnetron.
Step 18: Take out the screws which hold the magnetron to the microwave.
Step 19: Remove the magnetron.
Step 20: Disconnect the wires from the thermoprotector on the magnetron.
Step 21: Take out the screws which hold the thermoprotector to the magnetron.
Step 22: Using a multimeter, test the magnetron for continuity. If there is no continuity, the magnetron should be replaced.
Step 23: Get a new magnetron.
Step 24: Screw the thermoprotector to the magnetron.
Step 25: Reconnect the wires to the thermoprotector.
Step 26: Position the magnetron in the microwave and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 27: Reconnect the wire plug to the magnetron.
Step 28: Reposition the microwave cover and hold it in place at the back, top, and side with the screws.
Step 29: Rest the microwave on its rear.
Step 30: Reconnect the wires to the microwave’s bottom panel.
Step 31: Turn the microwave back up and open the door.
Step 32: Return the front grille and the screws which hold it in place.
Step 33: Lift the microwave.
Step 34: Position the microwave on the mounting bracket
Step 35: Insert the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.
Step 36: Hold the microwave to the cabinet with the bolts.
Step 37: Return the glass tray and support.
Step 38: Plug the microwave back in.
The video below will give you a visual of how to replace the magnetron in a microwave.
5. Control Board
If you have tested all the components above and none of them was faulty, the control board is most likely the faulty component. Below are the steps for you to follow in order to replace the control board in a Hotpoint microwave…
Step 1: To avoid the risk of electrocution, unplug the microwave’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Remove the screws at the top of the microwave which secure the front vent.
Step 3: Open the microwave door and remove the vent.
Step 4: Take out the screw at the left side of the control panel which holds it in place. IF there is no screw at the left, there is probably one at the top.
Step 5: Lift the control panel up and pull it out carefully.
Step 6: Note where each wire is on the control board then disconnect them. To make sure you connect the wires to the right places on the new control board, take a picture.
Step 7: Lift up the plastic tab on the control board and pull out the ribbon cable.
Step 8: Remove the screws which hold the control board to the control panel.
Step 9: Get a replacement control board.
Step 10: Screw the control board to the panel.
Step 11: Reconnect the ribbon cable to the control board.
Step 12: Connect all the wires to the right places on the control board.
Step 13: Position the control panel on the microwave and hold it in place with the screw.
Step 14: Return the front vent and secure it with the screws.
Step 15: Close the microwave door.
Step 16: Plug the microwave’s power cord back in.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the control board in a Hotpoint microwave, watch the video below.
Hotpoint Oven Heating FAQ
Hotpoint Oven How Long To Preheat?
A Hotpoint oven takes about 15 minutes to preheat.
Do Hotpoint Ovens Beep When Preheated?
Yes, they do.
How Do I Know When My Hotpoint Oven Is Preheated?
There should be beep from your oven when preheated. However, if your oven doesn’t beep, you can tell that the oven is preheated when “Pre” disappears from the oven’s control panel.