Competence U7101-4 – Bottom Oven Intermittent Failure

[JW234]

Hi,

I have been reading through the posts regarding AEG Competence ovens and have noticed members detailing similar issues to mine.

I have a Competence U7101-4-A (Alutec) built under double oven. The PNC code is 944171398. The problem is the bottom oven – after a while (no specific times) the oven stops working (including the light). When it first manifested itself it seemed to affect the timer display – clearly I do not want to replact that if it is not required. I got hold of an internal diagram from the AEG site which shows the two devices:

> Thermal Cut-In
> Thermal Cut-Out (Top Oven)

The AEG site can be found at:

http://www.aeg-electrolux.co.uk/node330 … type=U7101

The cut-out device looks like the part that has been recommended to fix other Competence ovens – but the AEG diagram (and parts list) says top oven. Is this the right part? Does anyone know what the cut-in device does? Grateful for views.

Of course I also have concern over whether it is the safety cut out that has failed or a n other thermostat that is causing the oven to over heat. I am guessing that there is no easy way to make a fault diagnosis? Any advice gratefully received.

[aqualectric]

Re: Competence U7101-4 – Bottom Oven Intermittent Failure

The “cut in” switches on the cabinet cooling fan. The “cut out” switches the oven off if the cut in doesn’t work and the cabinet overheats. 😉
You’ll need the fan cut in (or initiation) ‘stat.

Hope that helps,

Steve.

[JW234]

Re: Competence U7101-4 – Bottom Oven Intermittent Failure

Steve,

Thanks for that – it sort of makes sense! I assume the failure of the cut-in device only affects the bottom oven as the top oven functions without any problems.

Anyhow, at about £8 for the cut-in device it is worth giving it a shot!

cheers,

John

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