I have a five year old westinghouse fan forced oven which decides to
turn itself on every now and then.I suspect this is blowing my
electricity bill out of proportion. is this a thermostat problem. could
i just calibrate the thermostat or do i need to buy a new one....

all your comments are appreciated.

cheers

dan

"dan" wrote in message

I have a five year old westinghouse fan forced oven which decides to turn
itself on every now and then.I suspect this is blowing my electricity bill
out of proportion. is this a thermostat problem. could i just calibrate the
thermostat or do i need to buy a new one....

Thermostats turn it off and on to regulate heat, only when the main switch
is turned on. If it is starting up when it is supposed to be switched off,
it is in the control panel or the on/off switch

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"dan" wrote in message


I have a five year old westinghouse fan forced oven which decides to turn
itself on every now and then.I suspect this is blowing my electricity bill
out of proportion. is this a thermostat problem. could i just calibrate the
thermostat or do i need to buy a new one....


Thermostats turn it off and on to regulate heat, only when the main switch
is turned on. If it is starting up when it is supposed to be switched off,
it is in the control panel or the on/off switch


thanks for your advice.

I am a bit confused about which part is the thermostat and which part is
the on/off/temp ontrol switch. I thought i had a problem with the on/off
switch however when i opened the front panel up, the metal tube bit that
extends into the oven (I am assuming that this is the thermostat ?
right? )comes and connects with the on/off/temperature control switch.
does this mean that i have to change the whole on/off/temp control
assembly ???

"dan" wrote in message

I am a bit confused about which part is the thermostat and which part is
the on/off/temp ontrol switch. I thought i had a problem with the on/off
switch however when i opened the front panel up, the metal tube bit that
extends into the oven (I am assuming that this is the thermostat ?
right? )comes and connects with the on/off/temperature control switch.
does this mean that i have to change the whole on/off/temp control
assembly ???

It may well be combined as one unit. The metal tube is the sensing part of
the thermostat. If that is the case, the entire unit would need
replacement.

You may find some information or diagrams at www.repairclinic.com or
www.applianceaid.com