The bread machine no longer heats up, what elements should be checked?
You’ve just finished preparing your bread dough, and all that’s left is to bake your delicious homemade bread. But suddenly, your bread machine decides to quit on you! Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Let’s explore the most common causes of this malfunction and how to fix them, so you can get back to enjoying freshly baked bread in no time.
THE POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR THIS FAULT:
WARNING
Before you do anything to your appliance, make sure you disconnect it from the power supply.
There is a risk of electric shock.
Wear suitable gloves if you carry out dismantling.
Risk of cuts.
It is essential to clean the bread machine after each use to limit the risk of breakdown. Flour residue or grain can get stuck in it and cause damage to the appliance.
The coil is damaged
The coil is the heating element of your food processor. If it is damaged, the device will simply not be able to heat up.
How to test it? Use a multimeter to measure the part’s resistance. Calibrate it to 200 Ohms (or use the auto position if your multimeter allows it). The coil of your machine should have a value between 20 and 60 Ohms. If no reading appears, it means that your resistor is out of order and needs to be replaced.
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Temperature sensor malfunction
If the coil is working properly, the problem may be with the temperature sensor/strong>. This element controls the temperature inside the device.
How to test it? The value of the probe varies by several kiloohms depending on the model. If it is functional, we invite you to check it with a multimeter tester. The range for a functional temperature sensor in a bread machine can vary depending on the model, but typically, it should be within a few kiloohms. For example, a common range might be between 1 kiloohm and 10 kiloohms. If the reading on your multimeter falls within this range, the temperature sensor is likely functioning correctly. If the reading is significantly outside this range, the sensor may need to be replaced.
A thermal fuse problem
The thermal fuse protects your device from overheating. If it is damaged, the bread machine will no longer be able to work properly.
How to test it? Use your 200 Ohm calibrated multimeter again. The typical value for a fuse in good condition is close to 0.1 Ohm. If the multimeter does not detect any values, the fuse is out of service and will need to be replaced.
The control board is defective
Finally, if all the other parts are functional, the problem may come from the electronic board. It distributes the voltage to the various components of the household appliance, including the heating coils. If it fails, the machine will not heat up properly.
How to diagnose? Unfortunately, the electronic board cannot be tested easily using a multimeter. Before replacing it, make sure that all other components are working properly. If this is the case, you will need to consider changing this part.