snap disk question on classic bay 1200i

[heitzman]

So the snap disk on the right side (looking at the stove) which controls the convection fan....sometimes the fan cuts off and I have to loosen the wing nut and move the disk a little to get the fan on. Is this a sign its going bad? Its pretty random but all I have to do is move it a very little and the fan runs.

Bought this stove used and so far thanks to these forums I learned the previous owner didnt know how to clean the vacuum line and switch, the pot was very thick with carbon build up, and now this.

Thanks for help all.

 

[stovelark]

Snap disc 1 controls the convection blower yes, it has two purple wires going to it. SD 2 has yellow wires going to it. If in doubt, replace the switch.

 

[Lake Girl]

Snap discs are an easy and inexpensive repair ... a whole lot easier and done than having to loosen the wing nut when it quits. Not to mention, really shouldn't be in the cabinet if it's running.

 

[johneh]

Take it off and clean it ash is a great insulator
When you loosen it some of the ash falls off allowing it to work for a while

 

[Lake Girl]

When you do the repair, make sure you unplug! Let us know how you're making out...

 

[heitzman]

Pretty sure the disk is now dead haha, no fan anymore after I took it out to clean it off. Gonna check the local dealer tomorrow for replacement or try amazon. Ill keep ya informed of results.

 

[stovelark]

For everyone's info- Note the snap disk isn't exposed to the exhaust path, like some stoves. It is held against the stove body to sense heat. If the stove were to build up on the inside of the stove body, it could prohibit it from warming up and closing. Its prob just gone bad, time for a new one. If you bypass the switch and the convex blower runs continuously, then you eliminate the blower and wiring as the would be culprits.

 

[heitzman]

So I put a jumper on the disk and it ran perfectly. Bought a replacement disk for 24 bucks and it runs great. Thanks for the tips all.

 

[Lake Girl]

Glad to hear you are up and running again