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Amana Oven doesn't bake evenly

If your Amana oven is not cooking evenly, leaves hot spots, or your oven is not baking properly, start with the bake element. A burned-out bake element may not glow red and can leave the oven relying mostly on the broil element, causing uneven baking. Check for holes or blisters and test the element for continuity with a multimeter. Next, inspect the relay board, which sends voltage to the broil element. A damaged relay board can prevent one of these components from operating correctly. On gas models, a weak oven igniter may glow for more than 90 seconds without lighting the burner, delaying heat and creating an oven temperature problem. A damaged or clogged gas burner tube can also distribute heat unevenly. If the bake element is working, check the broil element for visible damage and continuity. Finally, inspect the bake burner tube for corrosion, deformation, clogged ports, or other damage. Disconnect power and shut off the gas before testing or replacing parts. Enter your Amana range, stove, or oven model number to find the exact replacement bake element, relay board, igniter, gas burner, broil element, or burner tube for your appliance.

01 - Amana Range/Stove/Oven Bake Element

If the bake element is burned out, the oven will only be heated by the broil element. This will cause the oven to heat unevenly. When the bake element is heating properly, it glows red hot. If the element does not glow red, this indicates that the element is not heating. Often, if the element has burned out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the bake element for holes or blisters. To determine if the bake element has burned out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the bake element does not have continuity, replace it..
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02 - Amana Range/Stove/Oven Relay Board

On some range or oven models, a relay board will be used to send voltage to the broil element or the igniter. If the relay board is defective, the voltage may not be sent to the component and the oven broiler will not work. You can inspect the board for signs of damage or a shorted component. You can also use a multimeter to test for voltage reaching the broil element or igniter after reviewing the appliance's wiring diagram.
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03 - Amana Range/Stove/Oven Igniter

The igniter draws electrical current through the oven safety valve bimetal to open the valve letting gas into the oven burner and igniting it. If the oven igniter weakens it can take longer than normal to open the safety valve causing oven temperature issues. To determine if the igniter is defective, observe the igniter when the oven is heating. If the igniter glows for more than 90 seconds without igniting the gas flame, this indicates that the igniter is too weak to open the oven safety valve correctly. If the igniter is weak, replace it.
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04 - Amana Range/Stove/Oven Gas Burner

Examine the gas burner tube to see if the metal has deteriorated, or if the holes in the tube are clogged or misshapen. This can cause the heat produced from the burner to not be distributed evenly resulting in unsatisfactory baking results. If the gas burner tube shows any signs of damage, it should be replaced.
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05 - Amana Range/Stove/Oven Broil Element

If the broil element is burned out, only the bake element will heat the oven. This will cause the oven to heat unevenly. When the broil element is heating properly, it glows red hot. If the element does not glow red, this indicates that the element is not heating. Often, if the element has burned out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the broil element for holes or blisters. To determine if the broil element has burned out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the broil element does not have continuity, replace it.
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06 - Amana Range/Stove/Oven Burner Tube

If the bake burner tube is deformed or corroded, it may not be able to heat the oven evenly. Inspect the tube for corrosion or damage and replace if necessary.
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Why is my Amana oven not baking evenly?
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Can the relay board cause my Amana oven to cook unevenly?
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