An oven with a working display can still have a setting, supply or heating fault. Identify whether it is electric or gas and note the model before attempting any owner checks.
Stop immediately if there is a hazard
If you smell gas, stop using the appliance. Do not ignite a flame or operate electrical switches. Leave the affected area and contact the gas supplier or emergency service from a safe location. Do not test another burner to confirm a suspected leak. Gas connections and safety devices need an appropriately qualified professional.
For electric ovens, stop for burning smells, damaged wiring or repeated breaker trips. Do not remove the appliance from its cabinet, open panels or perform live tests.
Settings you can check without dismantling
Check that a cooking function and temperature are selected rather than light-only or defrost. After a power interruption, some models need the clock set before heating. Check timer, child-lock and demonstration settings in the manual; control sequences differ by model. Let the oven cool before visually checking the door gasket and removing anything obstructing closure.
Symptoms to describe to the technician
Does the grill heat while the main oven stays cold? Does the fan run? Does the oven heat initially and then stop? Record these observations from normal use; do not run repeated tests on a faulty appliance. Element, fan, sensor, thermostat, ignition and control faults overlap, and lack of visible glow is not proof that an element has failed.
Before approving work
Ask for the diagnosis, compatible part details, total quote and warranty scope. Check any manufacturer coverage first. See oven repair options or contact the booking team.
Sources and scope
This is an editorial guide to owner checks, not a diagnosis of your appliance or a report of a repair we performed. Models and regions differ; your appliance manual and warranty terms take priority. Internal electrical, gas and sealed-system work requires an appropriately qualified professional.