If your Tappan oven is not heating and you have no idea how to fix it, this article is for you. Today, we will look at the possible causes of this problem and how to fix them.
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Electric Tappan Oven Is Not Heating — How To Fix
Below, we have listed the possible reasons why your electric Tappan oven is not heating and what to do about them.
1. Bake Element
A faulty bake element is the most likely reason why your electric Tappan oven is not heating. Follow the steps below to replace this Tappan oven component…
Step 1: Disconnect the power to the oven by unplugging the power cord or switching off the breaker.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven and remove the two racks.
Step 3: Use a Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws holding the bake element to the oven. The screws are on the lower rear wall.
Step 4: Pull the element forward and disconnect the wires using a pair of needle nose pliers.
Step 5: Test the bake element using a multimeter. If the bake element doesn’t have continuity, get a new bake element.
Step 6: Connect the wires to the bake element and push it into place.
Step 7: Secure the element with the screws.
Step 8: Return the oven racks.
Step 9: Shut the door.
Step 10: Plug the oven’s power cord back in or switch the circuit breaker on.
The video below will show you how to replace the bake element in a Tappan oven.
2. Damaged Wires
This is the next most likely reason why your Tappan oven is not heating. If you have checked the bake element but it isn’t faulty, you should check the wires next. Remove the oven’s rear access panel and inspect the wires connected to the terminals of the bake element. If the wires appear burnt, cut, or damaged in any way, contact a technician to fix them.
3. Control Board
This is the final possible reason why your Tappan oven is not heating. The control board is one of the oven’s main components. This component sends voltage to the bake element in the oven in order for it operate. If the control board fails, the oven will not heat. If you have checked the bake element and wires but they aren’t the cause of the problem, the control board most likely is. Read this article: Tappan Oven Element [Issues & Proven Solutions] to replace the control board in your Tappan oven.
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Gas Tappan Oven Is Not Heating — Causes And Solutions
Below, we have listed the possible reasons why your gas Tappan oven is not heating and what to do about them.
1. Igniter
The igniter lights the gas sent from the safety valve. So, if it fails, it won’t light the gas in order to produce a flame. Follow the steps below to replace the igniter in your Tappan oven…
Step 1: Disconnect the power to the oven and turn off the gas supply. You can disconnect the power by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or switching the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Pull the oven’s bottom drawer forward and remove it.
Step 3: Look underneath the oven, you will see the igniter’s white wire plug on the left. Disconnect the wire plug.
Step 4: Open the oven door and slide the racks out.
Step 5: Get a flat blade screwdriver and use it to take out the screws holding the oven interior’s bottom panel in place.
Step 6: Remove the panel from the oven.
Step 7: Next, take out the screws which hold the heat shield in place.
Step 8: Lift the shield out of the oven.
Step 9: Take out the screws at the front and end of the burner tube which secure it.
Step 10: Remove the burner tube from the oven.
Step 11: Take out the machine thread screws which hold the igniter to the tube.
Step 12: Test the igniter using a multimeter. If the igniter doesn’t have continuity, get a new one.
Step 13: Screw the new igniter to the burner tube and take the assembly to the oven.
Step 14: Pass the igniter’s wire plug through the hole in the bottom of the oven and secure the burner tube using the two screws.
Step 15: Return the flame spreader and the screws which secure it.
Step 16: Return the bottom panel as well and hold it in place with the two screws.
Step 17: Slide the oven racks back in and shut the door.
Step 18: Reconnect the igniter wire plug underneath the oven.
Step 19: Push the oven’s bottom drawer back into place.
Step 20: Turn on the oven’s gas supply.
Step 21: Plug the oven’s power cord back in or switch the circuit breaker back on.
The video below will show you how to replace the the igniter in your Tappan oven.
2. Safety Valve
The safety valve sends gas to the igniter. If the valve fails, the igniter won’t receive the gas to light. If you have tested the igniter but it isn’t faulty, you should test and maybe replace the safety valve. Below, we show you how to do this….
Step 1: Shut off the oven’s gas supply and disconnect the power. You can do this by switching off the breaker or unplugging the cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Pull the oven away from the wall and go to the rear.
Step 3: Disconnect the gas tube from the safety valve using a 3/4 inch wrench to secure the end and a 9/16th inch wrench to remove the nut. The valve is on the oven’s lower rear.
Step 4: Pull the oven’s bottom drawer forward and open the door.
Step 5: Remove the racks in the oven and take out the two screws securing the bottom panel using a flat head screwdriver.
Step 6: Lift the bottom panel out of the oven.
Step 7: Take out the nut or screws which hold the heat shield in place.
Step 8: Remove the heat shield from the oven.
Step 9: Disconnect the wires connected to the safety valve.
Step 10: Take out the screws which hold the burner tube to the oven.
Step 11: Lift the burner tube off the safety valve and take out the screw which secures it.
Step 12: Lift the mounting plate off the valve and take the valve out of the oven.
Step 13: Test the valve with a multimeter. If the valve doesn’t have continuity, it is faulty and should be replaced. Get a new valve.
Step 14: Position the mounting plate on the valve and screw it to the oven.
Step 15: Reposition the burner tube on the safety valve.
Step 16: Secure the burner tube to the oven with the two screws.
Step 17: Reconnect the wires to the terminals of the safety valve.
Step 18: Reposition the heat shield and hold it in place with the nut or screws.
Step 19: Return the oven’s bottom panel and secure with the screws.
Step 20: Slide the oven racks back in.
Step 21: Shut the door.
Step 22: Push the oven’s bottom drawer back in.
Step 23: Go to the rear and reconnect the gas supply line to the safety valve.
Step 24: Turn on the oven’s gas supply.
Step 25: Plug the oven’s power cord back in or switch the circuit breaker back on.
The video below will show you how to replace the valve in your Tappan oven.
3. Damaged Wires
If you have checked the igniter and safety valve but they aren’t faulty, the wires connected to them may be. Inspect the wires connected to the terminals of the safety valve and igniter. If any of the wires appear burnt, cut, or damaged in any way, contact a technician to replace them.
4. Pressure Regulator
This component regulates the oven’s pressure. If the pressure regulator fails, the pressure may be so low that the oven won’t heat. Before replacing this component, make sure to test the other components above. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the pressure regulator in your Tappan oven…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 3: Shut off the oven’s gas supply.
Step 4: Go to the oven’s rear.
Step 5: The pressure regulator is on the oven’s lower left. Unscrew the gas supply line from pressure regulator using a large wrench.
Step 6: Using a 9/16th inch wrench, take out the nuts which hold the two gas lines to the pressure regulator.
Step 7: Take out the screws which hold the pressure regulator’s bracket in place using a quarter inch nut driver.
Step 8: Now, take out the two screws which secure the mounting bracket to the pressure regulator.
Step 9: Get a new pressure regulator. Make sure the handle is flipped to the on position.
Step 10: Position the mounting bracket on the new pressure regulator and hold it in place with the two screws.
Step 11: Place the pressure regulator on the oven’s rear and secure with the screws.
Step 12: Position the gas lines on the pressure regulator and tighten the nuts which secure them.
Step 13: Before you reconnect the final gas supply line, make sure to apply some sealant on the threads. This will prevent gas from leaking out.
Step 14: Position the gas line on the regulator and tighten it.
Step 15: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.
Step 16: Turn the oven’s gas supply back on.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the pressure regulator in your Tappan oven.
5. Control Board
This is the final possible reason why your gas Tappan oven is not heating. The control board sends voltage to the safety valve and igniter in order for them to function. If the board fails, these components won’t receive the voltage needed to operate. If you have checked all the components above but they aren’t faulty, the control board should be replaced. Read the “Tappan Oven Element” article in the “Electric Tappan Oven Is Not Heating” section above to replace your control board.
Tappan Oven Is Not Heating Evenly — Causes And Solutions
Below, we have listed the possible reasons why your Tappan oven is not heating evenly and what to do about them.
1. The Racks
If the racks in your oven aren’t properly placed, it could cause your oven to heat unevenly. Open the oven door and look at the racks. Make sure the sides of the racks are on the same level. If the racks aren’t leveled, reposition them. If the racks appear to be warped because of use, replace them.
2. Oven Isn’t Leveled
If your Tappan oven is not heating evenly, it may be because it isn’t leveled. Open the oven door and place a leveler on the center rack. If it shows that the oven isn’t leveled, you will need to adjust the legs. Carefully lift up the oven and adjust the legs using a wrench. Make sure the oven is on on the same level as the countertop while adjusting. If your Tappan oven is not heating evenly even after adjusting it, keep reading.
3. Temperature Sensor
The sensor monitors the oven temperature and tells the heating elements when to turn on and off. If the temperature sensor fails, it could cause the oven to heat unevenly. Test the sensor using a multimeter. If the sensor is faulty, read this article: Tappan Oven Error Codes [Proven Solutions] to replace it.
4. Broil Element
The bake and broil element in an oven work together in order for the oven to heat evenly. If the broil element fails, you may notice that the bottom of your food is burnt while the top is barely cooked. Follow the steps below to test and replace this component…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s cord or switch off the breaker.
Step 2: Open the oven door and remove the racks.
Step 3: Go to the oven’s rear and use a Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws holding the lower access panel in place.
Step 4: Lift the access panel off and set it aside.
Step 5: Disconnect the wires from the broil element’s terminals.
Step 6: Test the broil element using a multimeter. If the broil element doesn’t have continuity, it is faulty and should be replaced. However, if the element does have continuity, reassemble the oven.
Step 7: Using a quarter inch nut driver, take out the screws on the oven interior’s back wall which hold the broil element in place. There are two screws on the back wall.
Step 8: Take out the other screws on the top wall of the oven which hold the broil element in place as well.
Step 9: Pull the broil element out of the oven.
Step 10: Get a new broil element for your oven.
Step 11: Position the element in the oven and return the two screws on the rear wall which secure it.
Step 12: Return the other two screws at the top of the oven’s interior which hold the broil element in place.
Step 13: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 14: Shut the oven door.
Step 15: Go to the oven’s rear.
Step 16: Reconnect the wires to the terminals of the new broil element.
Step 17: Reposition the oven’s lower rear access panel.
Step 18: Hold the access panel in place using the Philips head screws.
Step 19: Plug the oven’s power cord back in or switch the circuit breaker on.
Step 20: Return the oven to its usual position.
The video below will show you how to replace the broil element in a Tappan oven.
5. Fan
This is the final possible reason why your Tappan oven is not heating evenly. The convection fan is used in some ovens to spread the heat in order for your food to cook evenly. If your Tappan oven uses a convection fan and it doesn’t heat evenly, follow the steps below to replace it…
Step 1: Disconnect the power to the oven by switching the circuit breaker off or unplugging the power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Open the oven door.
Step 3: Slide out the racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 4: Take out the screws on the oven interior’s back wall which hold the panel in place.
Step 5: Set the panel aside.
Step 6: Take out the nut which holds the fan blade in place by turning it clockwise.
Step 7: Slide the fan blade off the motor shaft.
Step 8: Pull the oven away from the wall and go to the rear.
Step 9: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the oven’s lower rear access panel in place.
Step 10: Lift the access panel off and set it aside.
Step 11: Disconnect the wires connected to the terminals of the fan motor.
Step 12: Test the fan motor using a multimeter. If the fan motor doesn’t have continuity, get a new one.
Step 13: Take out the screws which hold the fan motor to the oven’s rear.
Step 14: Remove the fan motor.
Step 15: Position the new fan motor on the oven’s rear.
Step 16: Secure the fan motor using the screws.
Step 17: Reconnect the wires to the terminals of the new fan motor.
Step 18: Reposition the oven’s lower rear access panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 19: Go back to the oven interior and slide the fan blade back onto the motor shaft.
Step 20: Secure the fan blade with the nut by turning it counterclockwise.
Step 21: Reposition the oven interior’s back panel.
Step 22: Hold the back panel in place with the screws.
Step 23: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 24: Shut the door of the oven.
Step 25: Reconnect the power to the oven by plugging the power cord back in or switching the circuit breaker on.
