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JC Penney Oven doesn't bake evenly
When your JC Penney oven is not baking evenly, the bake element is the most likely cause. A burned-out bake element leaves the broil element to provide most of the heat, creating hot spots and uneven baking. With the oven off and cool, inspect the element for holes or blisters, then test it for continuity with a multimeter. If the bake element is working, check the relay board, which sends voltage to the broil element and can prevent proper heating when defective. On gas models, a weak oven igniter may take more than 90 seconds to ignite the burner, causing oven temperature problems and uneven results. A damaged or clogged gas burner can also distribute heat poorly. Next, inspect the broil element for visible damage or a loss of continuity, followed by the burner tube for corrosion, deformation, or blocked ports. These parts can cause an oven not cooking evenly, an oven not baking properly, or uneven baking. Enter your JC Penney range, stove, or oven model number to find the exact replacement part that fits your appliance.
01 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 JC Penney oven not baking evenly?
How do I test the bake element or broil element in my JC Penney oven?
How can I tell if a gas oven igniter is causing uneven baking?
Could the relay board cause my JC Penney oven to bake unevenly?
How do I find the correct replacement part for my JC Penney range or oven?
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