If your Siemens oven is not heating, you are in the right place. In this article, we will look at the possible causes of this problem and show you what to do about them.
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Siemens Oven Is Not Heating — Causes And Solutions
Below, we have listed the possible reasons why your Siemens oven is not heating and show you what to do about them. The same things below also apply if your Siemens oven is not working.
1. Heating Element
The element is the main heating component in an electric oven. If your Siemens oven is not heating, the element is most likely faulty. There are two different types of heating elements used in Siemens ovens. A circular element used in fan ovens, and a regular heating element. Below, we show you how to replace the circular heating element in your Siemens oven…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord or switch off the circuit breaker.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven and get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 3: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws on the sides of the oven’s frame which hold it to the cabinet.
Step 4: Lift the oven out of the cabinet.
Step 5: Get a Torx head screwdriver.
Step 6: Turn the oven around to access the rear.
Step 7: Use the Torx head screwdriver to take out the screws which hold the oven’s back panel in place.
Step 8: Set the back panel aside.
Step 9: Note where each wire goes on the heating element then disconnect them from the terminals.
Step 10: Test the heating element for continuity using a multimeter. If you don’t see a reading on the multimeter when you do this, the heating element is faulty and should be replaced.
Step 11: Take out the two screws which hold the oven in place.
Step 12: Slide the racks out of the oven.
Step 13: Take out the screws which hold the oven interior’s back panel in place.
Step 14: Lift the back panel out of the oven.
Step 15: Take out the other three screws which hold the heating element to the oven’s rear using the Torx head screwdriver.
Step 16: Remove the heating element from the oven and get a new one.
Step 17: Position the new heating element in the oven and hold it in place with the three Torx screws.
Step 18: Lift the back wall panel back into the oven.
Step 19: Hold the panel in place using the Torx head screws.
Step 20: Slide the two racks back into the oven.
Step 21: Go to the rear of the oven.
Step 22: Return the other two screws on the oven’s rear which hold the heating element in place as well.
Step 23: Connect the wires to the terminals of the new heating element. Make sure that each wire goes to the right place.
Step 24: Reposition the back access panel of the oven.
Step 25: Hold the access panel in place using the Torx head screws.
Step 26: Lift the oven up and push it back into the cabinet.
Step 27: Secure the oven to the cabinet using the four Philips head screws.
Step 28: Shut the door of the oven.
Step 29: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet or switch the circuit breaker back on.
The video below will give you a visual of how to replace the heating element in a Siemens oven.
If your Siemens oven doesn’t a circular heating element, the steps above won’t work for you. Read this article: Siemens Oven Element [Issues & Proven Solutions] to learn how to replace the regular heating element in a Siemens oven. If your Siemens oven is not heating but the element isn’t faulty, keep reading.
2. Wires
If your Siemens oven is not heating but the element isn’t faulty, the wires should be checked next. Uninstall the oven from the cabinet and take off the rear access panel. Closely inspect the wires connected to the terminals of the heating element for burns or cuts. Any burns or cuts on the wires could prevent the oven from heating. If the wires are damaged in any way, contact a technician to test or replace them. However, if the wires aren’t damaged, keep reading to learn the other reasons why your Siemens oven is not heating.
3. Control Board
A faulty control board is the final possible reason why your Siemens oven is not heating. The control board sends voltage to the heating element in the oven. When the heating element receives the voltage, it turns on and starts to heat. If the control board fails, it won’t send voltage to the heating element. If your Siemens oven is not heating but the components above aren’t faulty, read the “Siemens Oven Element” article above to learn how to replace the control board.
Siemens Oven Is Overheating — Causes And Solutions
Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your Siemens oven is overheating and show you what to do about them.
1. Thermostat
The thermostat monitors the oven’s temperature during the baking cycle to ensure that the oven stays at the right temperature. If the thermostat fails, the oven will overheat. Follow the steps listed below to replace the thermostat in your Siemens oven…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord for safety. Switch off the oven’s circuit breaker if your oven isn’t plugged into an outlet.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: Pull out the racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 4: The thermostat’s capillary tube is seated on mounting clips on the oven interior’s upper back wall. Lift the capillary tube off the mounting clips.
Step 5: Get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 6: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws on the sides of the oven’s frame. There are two screws on each side of the oven’s frame.
Step 7: Lift the oven out of the cabinet and set it down on a sturdy surface.
Step 8: Get a Torx head screwdriver.
Step 9: Using the Torx head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the back access panel of the oven in place.
Step 10: Lift the panel off the oven and set it aside.
Step 11: Pull off the temperature control knob on the oven’s front panel.
Step 12: Take out the two screws you see.
Step 13: Use the Torx head screwdriver to take out the screws which hold the oven’s top panel in place.
Step 14: Lift the top panel off the oven and set it aside.
Step 15: If there is a selector switch attached to the thermostat, pry it off using a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 16: Take a picture of the thermostat to note where each wire goes.
Step 17: Disconnect the wires from the thermostat using a pair of needle nose pliers.
Step 18: Go to the oven’s rear and pull out the capillary tube.
Step 19: Take out the screws which hold the metal wire retainer on the oven’s rear. This retainer holds the thermostat’s wire in place.
Step 20: Fully remove the thermostat and get a replacement.
Step 21: Pass the capillary tube of the new thermostat to the oven’s rear.
Step 22: Return the wire retainer and hold it in place using the screws.
Step 23: Insert the capillary tube into the hole in the oven’s rear.
Step 24: Connect the wires to the new thermostat. Use the picture you took for reference to make sure that each wire goes to the right place.
Step 25: Position the new thermostat on the selector switch and push it into place.
Step 26: Position the selector switch on the oven’s front panel and hold it in place with the two screws.
Step 27: Push the temperature control knob onto the shaft of the thermostat or selector switch.
Step 28: Reposition the top panel of the oven.
Step 29: Hold the top panel in place using the Torx head screws.
Step 30: Return the oven’s rear access panel as well.
Step 31: Hold the access panel in place using the Torx head screws.
Step 32: Lift the oven back into the cabinet.
Step 33: Secure the oven to the cabinet using the Philips head screws you took out earlier on.
Step 34: Position the capillary tube of the new thermostat on the mounting clips.
Step 35: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 36: Shut the oven door.
Step 37: Plug the oven’s power cord back in or switch the circuit breaker back on.
If the steps above for replacing a Siemens oven thermostat don’t work on your oven model, read this article: Siemens Oven Element [Issues & Proven Solutions].
2. Cooling Fan
After the cooking process, the cooling fan turns on to prevent the oven from overheating. Once the oven is cool enough, the cooling fan turns off. If your Siemens oven is overheating but the thermostat isn’t faulty, you should check the cooling fan next. Read this article: Siemens Oven Fan [Issues & Proven Solutions] to learn how to test and replace the cooling fan in your Siemens oven.
3. Heating Element
A faulty heating element is the final possible reason why your Siemens oven is overheating. If the element in an oven fails, it could produce more heat than usual. This will make the oven overheat and shut off. If you have checked the thermostat and cooling fan but they aren’t faulty, you should replace the heating element. Read this article: Siemens Oven Element [Issues & Proven Solutions] to learn how to replace the heating element in your Siemens oven. Also read the article in the link to replace your oven heating element if your Siemens oven is heating up slowly.
How To Preheat Siemens Oven
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to preheat your Siemens oven…
Step 1: Turn the oven on.
Step 2: Scroll through the available heating functions on the oven’s menu and choose your desired one. If your oven doesn’t have a touch control, turn the main control knob to choose your desired heating function.
Step 3: Enter your desired temperature by turning the oven’s temperature control knob.
Step 4: Leave the oven to heat up for 20 minutes.
Step 5: After 20 minutes, the oven will be preheated. Open the oven door and place your food inside.