Gas range is overheating

Oven Repair (including Ranges and Cooktops)
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My GE XL44 Gas range just started (in the last week) overheating to the point that everything burns if cooked at the recipe temperature and length of time. I have started cooking everything 50 degrees cooler than recommended, but the cook time is still a fourth the time it should be. I also made the recommended (according to the manual) thermostat adjustment. However, that "solution" does not address the cause.

Is this a temperature sensor problem?

I appreciate any suggestions to repair the problem.

Thanks,

drivers

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If you made the adjustments, and they did not make a difference, it is most likely you clock control board (ERC). You could ohm out the sensor, and see what it is. It should ohm out from 1070-1100 ohms. Tom http://www.applianceeducator.com/parts.htm

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Thanks Tom for the suggestion. I installed a new EOC and tried out the oven today. It still overheats. I checked the oven temperature control with a thermometer, and the actual oven temperature is approximately 130 degrees F hotter than the oven setting.

Any suggestions on what to try next?

Thanks for any advice,

Dave

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At this point the sensor is your last option. Tom http://www.applianceeducator.com

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By sensor, is that the same as the oven thermostat assembly?

Thanks,

Dave

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In your case the thermostat.The part # is WB20K08. That will definetly do it. Tom http://www.applianceeducator.com

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Tom,

The oven thermostat was the problem! Thank you all the help.

Dave

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Good Job!!! Tom http://www.applianceeducator.com