If your Indesit oven is not working but you have no idea why, this article is for you. Today, we will look at the possible causes of this problem and show you how to fix them.
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Indesit Oven Is Not Working After Power Cut — Causes And Solutions
If your Indesit oven is not working after a power cut, the thermal cut out or control board is faulty. First, we will show you how to test and replace the thermal cut out. Follow the steps listed below to do this…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet to avoid the risk of electrocution. If your oven is hard wired, locate the circuit breaker and switch it off.
Step 2: Get a Philips head screwdriver and go to the oven’s rear. If your Indesit oven is installed in a cabinet, you should uninstall it. To do this, first open the door of your Indesit oven.
Step 3: Use the Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws securing the oven to the cabinet. There are four screws.
Step 4: Lift the oven out of the cabinet.
Step 5: Using the screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the oven’s back panel in place.
Step 6: Set the panel aside.
Step 7: Disconnect the wire plugs from the thermal cut out. The cut out is right next to the terminal of the grill element. Make sure to note where each wire goes before disconnecting them.
Step 8: Take out the Philips head screw which holds the cut out in place.
Step 9: Get a multimeter and turn the dial to the lowest setting for ohms.
Step 10: Test the cut out for continuity using the multimeter. If the cut out doesn’t have continuity, it is faulty and should be replaced. Get a new one.
Step 11: Position the new component on the oven’s rear and hold it in place with the screw.
Step 12: Connect the wires making sure that each one goes to the right place.
Step 13: Return the oven’s back panel and secure it with the Philips head screws.
Step 14: If you uninstalled your oven from the cabinet, lift it back in.
Step 15: Secure the oven to the cabinet with the screws.
Step 16: Shut the door of your Indesit oven.
Step 17: Plug the oven’s power cord back in or switch the circuit breaker back on.
Watch the video below if you would like a visual of how to replace the thermal cut out in an Indesit oven.
If the thermal cut out in your oven has continuity when it’s tested, it is not the cause of the problem. The control board is the component to replace if the cut out isn’t faulty. Read this article: Indesit Oven Element [How To, Issues & Solutions] to replace the control board in your Indesit oven.
Indesit Oven Is Not Working — Causes And Solutions
Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your Indesit oven is not working and show you how to fix them.
1. Heating Element
There are three different elements used in Indesit ovens. The regular heating element, dual heating element, or fan oven element. One of these elements is used in every Indesit oven. Since the element is the main heating component, the oven won’t work if it stops heating. If your Indesit oven is not working, you should test this component first. Follow these steps to test and replace the regular heating element in your Indesit oven…
Step 1: For safety, make sure to disconnect the oven’s power by unplugging the cord or switching off the breaker.
Step 2: Go to the oven’s rear with a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 3: Use the screwdriver to take out the screws holding the oven’s back panel in place.There should be two screws.
Step 4: Lower the panel and move it to the right.
Step 5: Note where each wire goes on the heating element then disconnect them. The terminals of the heating element are on the lower rear of the oven.
Step 6: Before you remove the element, you need to determine if it’s faulty. You will need a multimeter for this.
Step 7: Get a multimeter and turn its dial to the lowest ohms setting.
Step 8: Touch the probes of the multimeter to the terminals of the element. If the bake element shows a reading of about 50 ohms, it is still good. However, if the multimeter’s display doesn’t change, the element is faulty.
Step 9: Take out the two Philips head screws which hold the baffle plate to the element.
Step 10: Set the baffle plate aside and unscrew the green grounding wire from the element as well.
Step 11: There are three screws on the element which hold it to the oven. Take out the screws using the Philips head screwdriver.
Step 12: Slide the element out of the oven and get a replacement.
Step 13: Slide in the new element and hold it in place using the three screws.
Step 14: Screw the grounding wire to the new element.
Step 15: Return the baffle plate and the two screws which hold it in place.
Step 16: Connect the wires to the right terminals of the heating element.
Step 17: Reposition the back panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 18: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.
The video below will show you how to replace the heating element in your Indesit oven.
If your Indesit oven doesn’t use this type of heating element, read this article: Indesit Oven Element [How To, Issues & Solutions] to learn how to test and replace the other types.
2. Spark Ignition Switch
The spark ignition switch is used in Indesit gas cookers. If your Indesit gas cooker is not working, the switch is the first thing to check. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the spark ignition switch in your Indesit gas cooker…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 3: Also shut off the gas supply to the oven.
Step 4: Open the door of your Indesit oven.
Step 5: Note where each control knob goes on the oven’s front panel. You can take a picture to make it easier.
Step 6: Pull off all the control knobs.
Step 7: Get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 8: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws underneath the oven’s front panel which hold it in place. There should be two screws.
Step 9: Slide the front panel to the left and lower it down carefully.
Step 10: Note where each wire goes on the front panel assembly by taking a picture.
Step 11: Disconnect the wires from the front panel assembly and set it aside.
Step 12: Get a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 13: Using the flat blade screwdriver, carefully pry off the spark ignition switch from the oven’s front panel. The switch should be on the left.
Step 14: Pull off the spark ignition switch’s button.
Step 15: Test the spark ignition switch for continuity using a multimeter. If the switch doesn’t have continuity, it should be replaced. Get a new one.
Step 16: Position the new switch on the front panel and push it into place.
Step 17: Push the button onto the spark ignition switch.
Step 18: Take the front panel assembly back to the oven.
Step 19: Connect the wires to the front panel assembly making sure that each one goes to the right place.
Step 20: Reposition the front panel assembly on the oven.
Step 21: Return the screws underneath the front panel assembly which hold it in place.
Step 22: Push the control knobs back onto the front panel assembly. Make sure that each one goes to the right place.
Step 23: Shut the door of the oven.
Step 24: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.
Step 25: Turn the oven’s gas supply back on.
Step 26: Push the oven back to the wall.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the spark ignition switch in your Indesit gas cooker, watch the video below.
3. Spark Module
If your Indesit gas cooker is not working but the spark ignition switch isn’t faulty, the spark module should be replaced. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the spark module in your Indesit oven…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall to access the rear.
Step 2: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Step 3: Shut off the oven’s gas supply as well.
Step 4: Get a Philips head screwdriver and go to the oven’s rear.
Step 5: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the terminal block in place. The terminals block is on the lower right side of the oven’s back panel.
Step 6: Take out the Philips head screws which hold the back panel to the oven. There should be about four screws.
Step 7: Push the terminal block through the oven’s rear access panel.
Step 8: Lift the back panel off and set it aside.
Step 9: Mark the wires connected to the spark module to note where each one goes.
Step 10: Disconnect the wires connected to the spark module.
Step 11: Carefully pull the spark module off the mounting clips on the oven’s rear.
Step 12: Get a new spark module for your Indesit gas cooker.
Step 13: Position the new spark module on the oven’s rear.
Step 14: Connect the wires to the new spark module making sure that each one goes to the right place. If you connect the wires to the wrong places, the spark module won’t work.
Step 15: Take the back panel to the oven.
Step 16: Position the terminal block on the back panel.
Step 17: Reposition the back panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 18: Screw the terminal block back to the oven’s back panel.
Step 19: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.
Step 20: Turn on the oven’s gas supply.
Step 21: Push the oven back to the wall.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the spark module in your Indesit gas cooker, watch the video below.
4. Wires
If your Indesit oven is not working but the components above aren’t faulty, check the wires next. Inspect the wire connected to the ignition switch and spark module, or heating element. If the wires appear burnt or damaged in any way, they should be replaced. Contact a technician to replace the wires.
5. Control Board
If your Indesit oven is not working but you have checked the above components, the control board is most likely faulty. If the control board fails, it won’t send voltage to the oven’s heating components. Note that not all Indesit ovens use control boards. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the control board of your Indesit oven…
Step 1: Locate the oven’s circuit breaker and switch it off. You could also unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Open the oven door.
Step 3: If your oven is installed to a cabinet, you will need a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 4: Use the Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws which hold the oven to the cabinet.
Step 5: Lift your Indesit oven out of the cabinet.
Step 6: Use the Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws which hold the top panels to the oven.
Step 7: Lift the top panel off the oven and set it aside.
Step 8: Note where each wire goes on the control board. To make it easier, take a picture.
Step 9: Take out the screws which hold the control board in place.
Step 10: Lift the board off and get a replacement.
Step 11: Position the new board on the oven.
Step 12: Hold the control board in place with the screws.
Step 13: Connect the wires to the new control board. Make sure that each wire goes to the right place.
Step 14: Reposition the top panel on the oven.
Step 15: Hold the top panel in place with the Philips head screws.
Step 16: Lift the oven back into the cabinet if you uninstalled it.
Step 17: Return the screws which hold the oven to the cabinet.
Step 18: Shut the door and reconnect the power to the oven. Do this by switching the circuit breaker back on or plugging the power cord back into the outlet.
Also follow the steps above to replace the control board if your Indesit oven clock is not working or your Indesit oven timer is not working.
How Does An Indesit Oven Work?
There are three main heating components in most Indesit ovens. They are the control board, heating element, and thermostat. When the user selects the bake function, the control board sends voltage to the heating element. Once the heating element receives the voltage, it turns on and starts to heat.
As the oven heats up, the thermostat monitors the oven’s temperature to prevent it from overheating. Once the oven reaches the set temperature, the thermostat sends a signal to the control board to stop sending voltage to the heating element. When the oven’s temperature starts to go down, the thermostat notices the change and tells the board to resume sending voltage to the heating element. This keeps going on throughout the cooking process to ensure that the oven stays at the right temperature.
Indesit Oven Light Not Working — How To Fix
If the light in your Indesit oven is not working, the bulb, socket, wires, or control board could be faulty. However, a faulty bulb is the most likely cause of the problem. Follow these steps to replace the bulb of your Indesit oven…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord or switch the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Open the door of your Indesit oven.
Step 3: Pull out the racks in the oven.
Step 4: Unscrew the light bulb cover from the oven interior’s upper back wall.
Step 5: Once you have removed the cover, unscrew the light bulb from the socket.
Step 6: Get a new light bulb for your Indesit oven.
Step 7: Screw the new light bulb into the socket.
Step 8: Return the light bulb cover as well.
Step 9: Slide the racks back into the oven and shut the door.
Step 10: Switch the oven’s circuit breaker back on or plug the power cord back in.
If the light of your Indesit oven is not working even after you have replaced the bulb, you will need to check the other components. Read this article: Indesit Oven Light [Issues & Proven Solutions] to learn how to do this.
Indesit Electric Stove Top Not Working — Causes And Solutions
Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your Indesit electric stove top is not working and what to do about them.
1. Hotplate
If your Indesit electric stove top is not working, the hotplate is most likely faulty. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Indesit stove top hotplate…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall in order to access the rear.
Step 2: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 3: Get a Torx head screwdriver.
Step 4: Go to the oven’s rear.
Step 5: Using the Torx head screwdriver, take out the two screws on the rear of the stove top which hold it in place.
Step 6: Open the door of the oven and get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 7: Use the Philips head screwdriver to take out the two screws underneath the oven’s front panel which hold it in place.
Step 8: Lift the stove top and carefully lower it down.
Step 9: Take out the two screws underneath the stove top which hold it in place.
Step 10: Lift the stove top.
Step 11: Disconnect the wire harnesses connected to the stove top.
Step 12: Spread a cloth on a sturdy surface.
Step 13: Place the stove top on the cloth lined surface.
Step 14: Using a 10 millimeter socket wrench, take out the nuts which hold the support bracket to the hotplate you want to replace.
Step 15: Lift the bracket off the stove top and set it aside.
Step 16: Note where each wire goes on the hotplate you want to replace. To make it easier, take a picture.
Step 17: Use a flat head screwdriver to unscrew the wires from the hotplate.
Step 18: Lift the cover off the hotplate.
Step 19: Remove the hotplate and get a new one.
Step 20: Position the new hotplate on the stove top and place the cover on it.
Step 21: Screw the wires to the hotplate making sure that each one goes to the right place.
Step 22: Reposition the bracket on the hotplate and hold it in place with the nuts.
Step 23: Take the stove top back to the oven and reconnect the wire plugs to it.
Step 24: Lower the stove top and hold it in place with the two screws.
Step 25: Reposition the front panel as well and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 26: Shut the door and go back to the oven’s rear.
Step 27: Return the two Torx head screws which hold the stove top in place.
Step 28: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet and return the oven to its usual position.
The video below will show you how to replace the hotplate in your Indesit stove top.
2. Selector Switch
If the hotplate isn’t faulty but your Indesit stove top is not working, the selector switch should be replaced. Follow these steps to replace this component…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet and open the door.
Step 2: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws under the front panel which hold it in place.
Step 3: Pull off the control knob of the faulty burner.
Step 4: Take out the two screws you see. These screws hold the selector switch in place.
Step 5: Lift the front panel and lower it down.
Step 6: Note where each wire goes on the selector switch by taking a picture.
Step 7: Disconnect the wires from the selector switch and get a new one.
Step 8: Connect the wires to the new selector switch and position it on the front panel. Make sure that each wire goes to the right place.
Step 9: Secure the switch with the screws and push the knob onto it.
Step 10: Reposition the front panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 11: Shut the door of the oven.
Step 12: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the selector switch in your Indesit cooker.
Indesit Gas Stove Top Not Working — Causes And Solutions
Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your Indesit gas stove top is not working and what to do about them.
1. Spark Electrode
Follow the steps below to replace the spark electrode in your Indesit stove top…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet and turn off the gas supply.
Step 2: Note where each wire goes on the oven’s front panel.
Step 3: Pull the control knobs off and get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 4: Use the Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws underneath the oven’s front panel.
Step 5: Lift the panel up and lower it down.
Step 6: Remove all the burner assemblies from the stove top and set them aside.
Step 7: Take out the screws which hold the orifice holders to the stove top.
Step 8: Next, take out the remaining screws which hold the stove top in place. There are two screws at the back and two at the front.
Step 9: Lift the stove top and set it aside.
Step 10: Release the clip from the electrode you want to replace.
Step 11: Pull off the electrode from the orifice holder and go to the oven’s rear.
Step 12: Take out the screws which hold the back panel in place.
Step 13: Set the panel aside.
Step 14: Disconnect the electrode’s wire from the spark module.
Step 15: Get a new electrode and connect the wire to the spark module.
Step 16: Reposition the oven’s back panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 17: Position the electrode in the orifice holder.
Step 18: Fit the electrode clip back.
Step 19: Reposition the stove top on the oven.
Step 20: Return the screws at the front and rear of the stove top which hold it in place.
Step 21: Also return the other screws which hold the orifice holders to the stove top.
Step 22: Place the burner assemblies back on the stove top.
Step 23: Reposition the front panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 24: Push the control knobs back into place.
Step 25: Shut the oven door.
Step 26: Plug the power cord back in and switch the gas supply back on.
The video below will show you how to replace the electrode of your Indesit stove top.
2. Spark Ignition Switch Or Spark Module
If your Indesit stove top won’t work after replacing the electrode, you should check the ignition switch next. To do this, read the “Indesit Oven Is Not Working” section above. If the ignition switch isn’t faulty, then the spark module should be replaced. Also read the “Indesit Oven Is Not Working” section above to do this.