Diplomat Double Oven Humming

[stargate03]

Hi there

I have a Diplomat double oven - bottom is a normal fan assisted oven, top is more like a grill, element in the top.

Bottom oven is fine, top oven once its been on for about 3 or 4 minutes starts to hum and it gets louder and louder if u leave it

If i turn it off, the humming stops straight away, if i open the bottom door a bit, the humming stops as well

Any idea what this might be, have had the unit for about 8 years, so could be something wearing out

many thanks

 

[securespark]

Casing or panels vibrating?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Casing or panels vibrating?

That's the one, if the oven is built in, check that it is screwed back to the oven housing, this can often resolve this.
The screws/screw holes, will be found down the side of the oven when the door is opened.

 

[stargate03]

Hi there

If i push on the left hand side of the plate thats in front of the grill element in the top oven - the noise reduces.

If i push in the same area but on the front part above the plate but below the row of air holes, the noise stops completely.

But i have tried tightening every screw and it has made no difference????

 

[Diyisfun]

Is it new, ie under warranty?
If its out of warranty, remove the part gently bend it, then replace it.
Its a common problem

 

[stargate03]

which part though, as i am not sure what is causing it?

no its out of warranty

 

[Diyisfun]

If when you press a part it stops then that part.
You could try & use a wooden peg as a wedge & find out what panel it is.
Generally it will be the element & you cannot do anything with that, it could also be the element vibrating within the element support.
(For many years I worked in domestic appliance development,)

 

[flameport]

Diplomat was the cheap-o-matic brand of appliances sold or given 'free' with MFI kitchens, so any warranty will have expired long ago.