Re: stove control panel shuts down

"Vox Humana" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> "Kate" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > I have a Kitchen Aid gas stove (the convection style one).  when the
> > stovetop  has been on for a long time, the control panel shuts down
> > and all the lights go off.   does it sound like I need a new control
> > panel?
> 
> My dual fuel range has a control panel and a controller board.  Your range
> may be the same.  It could be either one of these components or the wiring
> harness that connects them.  Often an error code is displayed (like F3 or
> C1) when a fault occurs.  If it is a computer problems, you may be able to
> shut off the electric to the stove for about 5 minutes and then reboot it.
> My guess is that the failure is from heat.  When my controller board failed,
> the new one came with a heat shield that wasn't part of the original
> equipment.  You range probably has a small cooling fan (just like in your
> computer) that blows air over the electronic components.  It is possible
> that the fan has failed.  In any event, unless you are pretty handy and feel
> comfortable taking your range apart, I would call a service tech.  You can
> get good information and parts at this site (I have used them several times)
> www.repairclinic.com  should you decide to fix it yourself.

thanks.  I'll suggest it to my husband who does those kinds of repairs
and see which one he wants to do.  he said when it came back on the
error message was "FP" or "F3".   we had the control panel replaced
once already because the glass shattered.

Interestingly, I didn't buy the Dacor because of the repair issues
with that brand of convection.   Mine isn't the dual fuel but gas
only.


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