Common Smeg Range Cooker Faults and How to Fix Them
Smeg range cookers are the absolute stars of the kitchen. They look stunning and cook a Sunday roast to perfection. But even the best appliances can occasionally throw a tantrum.
If your beloved cooker is acting up, you are probably wondering what went wrong. As Wiltshire’s trusted appliance repair experts, we have seen it all. Let’s dive into the most common Smeg range cooker faults and how to get things working again.
The Oven Simply Will Not Heat Up
This is easily the most common issue we see with electric range cookers. You turn the dial, the fan whirs to life, and the thermostat light clicks on. However, the inside of the oven stays completely cold.
When this happens, the culprit is almost always a blown heating element. The fan element or the main oven elements can fail over time due to regular wear and tear. Replacing the element will usually bring your oven back to life in no time.
The Cooker Keeps Tripping the Power
There is nothing more frustrating than turning on your oven only to plunge the whole house into darkness. If your Smeg cooker is tripping your RCD switch, you have an electrical fault.
This is usually caused by an element that has gone to earth. The internal insulation inside the heating element breaks down, allowing electricity to leak and triggering your safety switches. A professional will need to test the elements with a multimeter to find the faulty one.
The Gas Hob Refuses to Ignite
A dual fuel Smeg range cooker gives you the best of both worlds. But a gas hob that refuses to light can quickly ruin your dinner plans. If you hear a clicking sound but get no flame, the fix might be incredibly simple.
First, check that the burner cap is sitting perfectly flat and aligned. Next, give the burner a good clean to remove any burnt-on food or grease that might be blocking the gas flow. If it still will not light, you might have a faulty ignition switch or a broken thermocouple.
The Oven Clock is Flashing
Believe it or not, a flashing clock is the number one reason people think their Smeg oven is broken. If there has been a brief power cut, the cooker’s internal clock will reset and flash. When the clock is flashing, the main oven simply will not turn on.
The oven assumes it is in an automatic timer mode and waits for your instructions. To fix this, you just need to reset the clock and switch the oven back to manual mode. Check your user manual for the exact button combination for your specific model.
The Cooling Fan Will Not Turn Off
Your Smeg cooker has a cooling fan designed to keep the control knobs and electronics from melting. It is perfectly normal for this fan to run for a while after you finish cooking. But if it runs constantly and never shuts off, you have a problem.
This usually points to a faulty safety thermostat. The thermostat thinks the oven is still dangerously hot, so it keeps the fan running to cool things down. Replacing the thermostat will stop the endless humming and give your kitchen some peace.
The Grill Element Has Stopped Working
If you love a weekend fry-up, a broken grill is a massive disappointment. You might notice that only half the grill gets hot, or it stays completely cold. This usually indicates that the grill element itself has burnt out.
However, the element is not always the only thing to blame. A faulty changeover switch or a broken overheat thermostat can also stop the grill from functioning. It is always best to have an expert diagnose the exact cause.
When to Call the Appliance Repair Experts
While resetting a clock or cleaning a burner is easy, most cooker faults require a professional touch. Tinkering with electrical components or gas lines is incredibly dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
At Anderson James, we specialise in domestic appliance repair and plumbing across Wiltshire. Whether your Smeg cooker needs a new heating element or a replacement thermostat, we are here to help. Get in touch with our friendly team today to book your repair.