PER4310BAW Maytag Range - Overview

Hi LOri, Thank you for contacting us. If the oven is not heating correctly, the issue may be with the oven thermostat. The oven control thermostat controls the bake and broil elements. It is a temperature-controlled switch and as such will have contacts that supply power to these elements. A malfunctioning thermostat can cause your oven to produce too little, too much or no heat at all. Before removing this part from the oven and testing it with a multimeter for continuity, unplug the oven from the electrical outlet. To test the oven thermostat, you will need to reference your owner’s manual to determine what the correct reading should be for your model, as this varies from model to model. Set your multimeter to the Rx1 setting and touch the terminals with the probes. The reading you should receive varies between models, refer to your owner’s manual to determine how much resistance a functioning thermostat should have for your model. Additionally, refer to your wiring diagram to determine which set of contacts you should be testing. If the results of your tests are different than the manufacturer recommendations, you will need a replacement oven control thermostat. If the oven thermostat is fine, you will need to check both the bake and broil elements, the touchpad and electronic control board and the wiring between the parts to see which one is causing the issue. We hope this helps! If you have any questions, please let us know.