Auto Clean Motor

[tsmith]

my stove has been off since this morning because it warmed up here, so I just went down to clean my glass and I saw that the pot floor was 95 percent open. I could hear the autoclean motor running and after looking on the thermostat, It said clean ashpan, however the pan was empty. I unplugged stove and the pot floor opened all the way as it is supposed to upon replugging into electric outlet, however, the motor will not close the floor. The motor is running and there is no obstruction that I can see. So I am guessing it is time for a new autoclean motor. Is there anything else I can try before going that route?

 

[smoke show]

I seem to recall sometimes a bolt loosens up, but can't recall if its on the linkage or motor itself.

Maybe pull the ashpan and take a look when its trying to close and see what happens.

 

[heat seeker]

If the motor is running, it may be all right. As smoke show said, check the linkage.

 

[tsmith]

Well I found the problem, I had a small chunk of ash buildup on the pot floor that was hanging up. I chiselled it off and lubed the rails and all is well.

 

[heat seeker]

Great! Thanks for the feedback!

 

[smoke show]

Great! Thanks for the feedback!

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