The commercial oven in your restaurant kitchen works hard to create delectable appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Regardless of food volume, the appliance eventually needs repair or replacement services. Below are a few signs indicating commercial oven failure to avoid issues.

4 Signs Signaling Commercial Oven Failure

1. Strange Odors

Your commercial oven should fill your restaurant kitchen with delightful aromas, not unpleasant odors. If you have a gas oven, there could be a leak that needs immediate attention to keep your restaurant safe. Other odors could indicate a wiring problem that turns your kitchen into a fire hazard. Regardless of the smell, turn the appliance off until technicians can look at it. If there’s a gas leak, turn on ventilation systems and open windows.

2. Odd Noises

Consistent use loosens oven parts, resulting in rattling, whirling, or other strange noises. A faulty part can also cause the appliance to make unusual noises, such as buzzing or ticking sounds. Depending on the component at fault, it could ignite and create a severe danger without professional servicing.

3. Uneven Cooking

If food comes out burnt in some places and barely cooked in others, your oven needs repairing or replacing depending on the age and degree of wear. Other cooking issues from failing ovens include raw, cold, and burnt food despite following the same temperature and timing practices. The problem could be the thermostat or another broken part.

4. Pilot Light Won’t Stay Lit

Older gas commercial ovens often feature thermocouples instead of piezoelectric starters that detect when the pilot light goes out to shut off the gas. These parts usually have attached safety valves, unlike in residential ovens, where the pieces are separate. If you have an older oven with a pilot light that won’t stay on, the safety valve or thermocouple is to blame. Both parts will need replacement to keep the pilot light lit.

Don’t let a malfunctioning commercial oven affect restaurant production. Contact Commercial Refrigeration of KY to solve the issue quickly and correctly. Based in Campbellsville, KY, the locally owned company offers 24/7 availability and works on a wide range of restaurant and deli equipment. Call (270) 465-2910 today to schedule service or visit the technicians online for a complete service list.