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Posted by John F. on July 13, 2006, 7:30 pm
>
>> Thanks. It is an electric range with a ceramic cooking surface.
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> I have a 30" free-standing Hotpoint range that is 8 years old. It is a
>>>> self-clean model and the self clean does not function either. All 4
>>>> burners function but today the entire clock mechanism and the
>>>> oven/broiler
>>>> no longer function. Anyone have some thoughts if this is an " easy"
>>>> fix.
>>>> OR is it worth repairing at all considering it is 8 years old and the
>>>> kitchen will be remodeled in about 3 months. I'm guessing that it
>>>> would
>>>> probably run a minimum of $175. to $200 for a control board/ part and
>>>> the
>>>> service call. Thanks for any input. John
>>>
>>> I'm not a whiz, but..
>>>
>>> You fail to state if this is gas or electric. People refer to "burners"
>>> in
>>> both cases.
>>>
>>> Not sure, what the svc call would be, but you do not even know if this
>>> model
>>> has a control board. Fancy electronic appliances have control boards,
>>> but
>>> certainly not all. Eight years is not old for a range, unless you abuse
>>> it.
>>> Certainly would be cheaper to fix, even if it's $200.
>>>
>>> RichK
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
> The fix will be easy, it's the diagnosis that's important
>
> This is why I prefer ranges with knobs. I would guess that you have one
> with at least an electronic (digital) clock and timer functions but the
> surface ranges are controlled by knobs.
>
> Even if the main oven is controlled by knobs the failed control board may
> be disabling the oven via the way it does it when you use the timer. Self
> clean interlock and timer is probably also controlled by that module.
>
> If the clock is dead, its safe to say the module is either fried or there
> may be an internal fuse or reset. Try flicking off the breaker for the
> range and turning it back on to see if that resets everything. Next call
> the support number in the manual for knowledgable advice on what might
> actually be wrong. They won't tell you how to fix a module but they will
> definitively debug it to that level with you. They can also tell you the
> correct part# so you can look for the best price. They may not also tell
> you how to replace it, its up to you if you think you can handle it.
>
Thanks for the input. The range does have digital clock, timer and cook
time and the surface burners are knobs as you suspected as is the oven/
broiler/slef-clean. Tried a breaker off for 1 minute and then on but it
did not work any magic. I asked GEif they could give me some idea on what
part/s have failed but they only would tell me to call a service man. I
haven't taken the panels off yet to see if there is any internal fuse or
breaker. Will try that. Thanks. John
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