My 89 yr old dad has an elegant oven top oven probably from the 70s, with a fan unit ? that pull out like a shelf on the top of the oven. The other day, it started blowing and I could not find any swi

Searched all knobs and buttons on top and bottom ovens, pulled out the unit at the top of the oven but it doesn't reveal any parts enclosed, and looked above where the fan/vent pipe runs from unit to the outside. Please help!!

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If it is one that the fan starts when the shelf is pulled out and then stops when it is pushed back in, it may be the switch inside has broken and is now touching and causing a connection all the time. I would suggest a white goods mechanic to have a look at it as these things are hardwired in and you can't turn the power off without disabling the power on the board. They can be on different circuits to your lights and power points as well. So don't think if you have turned the power off to power points and lights that you have turned it off. BE CAREFUL!!!! Best Idea a professional.
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gigi Feb 06, 2015

Is this a stand alone Microwave or an Oven top built in???
Pam Bentson Feb 06, 2015

Thank you for the answer. Unfortunately I accidentally got to the microwave area unknowingly. It is a regular oven, a two piece (upper/lower ovens). I will seek a professional. Thanks.
news4rose Feb 06, 2015

tell me the make and model I will see if I can find it for you... I know when my repair man came he asked me for the manual for my oven so let me see if I can find the site and DL for you if you want. It is always good to have the manual anyway

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Pam, google the make and model, then if you do find it go to the manufacture website and look under downloads and you should find a user manual for it. if you still cant find it I would be happy to help you post the make model and year of the oven.

Pam Bentson Feb 06, 2015

Thank you. I was online looking for the manufacturer's website to find a manual and found these forums with a few "close" questions so I decided to ask you all. Can't find a manual for one as old as this. :(

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