Troubleshooting Guide
Oven Cooking Unevenly - Hot Spots and Cold Spots
Food cooks unevenly, burned on one side, raw on another
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Your oven has hot and cold spots, causing food to cook unevenly. One side of baked goods burns while the other remains underdone.
Quick Fixes to Try First
- 1Use the convection setting for more even heating
- 2Rotate baking sheets halfway through cooking
- 3Adjust rack position to center of oven
- 4Check that door seals properly when closed
- 5Preheat longer to ensure temperature stabilizes
Most Common Causes
Faulty Convection Fan
Requires Service
If your oven has convection, a failing fan won't distribute heat evenly.
Door Seal Problems
DIY Possible
Heat escaping through a poor door seal affects temperature distribution.
Rack Position
DIY Possible
Incorrect rack positioning for the cooking method affects heat exposure.
Other Possible Causes
Heating Element Problems
A partially failed element heats unevenly or creates hot spots.
Calibration Issues
The oven may be running hotter in some areas due to calibration problems.
When to Call a Professional
Contact our technicians if any of these apply:
- Convection fan isn't running
- Uneven heating persists regardless of rack position
- You notice visible damage to heating elements
- Temperature fluctuates significantly during cooking
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