GE Profile oven clicking constantly!

17 years ago

I call it a click...it really sounds like the noise you would hear when the temperature drops and the oven elements come on. Know what I mean? Anyway, I've not used this oven all that much so far, but it drove me nuts last night. I counted and no more then 30 seconds ever went by that you did not hear this noise. Sometimes it would be three seconds, or fifteen but never more then thirty seconds...constantly. Our living area is very close to the kitchen and even with the TV on, it drove me crazy. I can't abide by this.

I mentioned it to the repair guy and he replaced something on it...sensor board or something? That tells you alot, huh? Anyway, whatever he replaced did not solve the problem. This is a single wall oven with convection although I've not even tried that feature. I've just used the regular bake mode.

Anyone else have a problem like this??? I really don't think I can stand this. I will be constantly mad when something is baking and if guests come over, I will be embarrassed, as well.

Thanks for any thoughts,

pupwhipped

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tonig

17 years ago

I responded to this in the Kitchen forum but now that I have read paddys comments I wonder if this could be a danger. My oven does this on bake mode only. It is fine in convection mode.

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paddy_99
17 years ago
Find the breaker for the oven and turn it off then get on the phone to where you bought it and let them you you are less than happy. Is it still under warranty? Try turning on one of the convection functions and see what happens. It sounds like it may be a relay opening and closing.
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pupwhipped
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks so much to you both for your replies. I just went and tried the convection bake mode. I've never used convection on this oven before. I only let it get up to 175 degrees and during that time there wasn't exactly a click, but the convection fan would SHUT OFF completely for a few to several seconds and then turn back on. This happened at least three times just in the few minutes I had it on. In fact, the fan shut off maybe 15 seconds after I turned the oven on. That can't be right??? BTW, I do believe it was the relay that the tech replaced before. The oven still is in the one year warranty period.

Am I gonna start a fire or something? What does this all mean? I appreciate any help. As you might guess, I'm clueless.

Thanks,
pup
paddy_99
17 years ago
The fan on the convection mode does reverse directions while running but it should not stop completely. I just suggested you turn the breaker off so it would not disturb you by making the clicking noise. Definitely call the dealer and have someone check it out.
alf1479
17 years ago
GE's convection fan reverses in the convection bake mode and stops between changing directions. That is why you noticed that it shut off. Does not reverse in the convection roast mode.
Your instruction manual explains this, I think you are OK.

I think the clicking you hear in the bake mode is the relay switching the elements on and off. Ours is almost inaudible.
Al
cme10ae
17 years ago
I bought a GE convection oven this past summer that does the same exact clicky thing - drives me NUTS!!! Is it really supposed to happen so often?
dadoes
17 years ago
My GE Profile range clicks when baking. The convection fan stops between reversals. I don't notice any of that any more. It has faded into the background of household activity and noises as normal operational characteristics, same as the reversing tumble every 4.5 minutes/40 seconds on my Fisher & Paykel dryer.
Edgar Rollins
10 years ago
Well it's 2016 and the clicking is still here.Driving me nuts but what can i do(nothing) guess i'll cook with convection only.It does not happen on my top oven just the bottom.Just had a tech out (today) looked at it said this is normal.Said wish i news this before...
Rob Clowers
6 years ago
just purchased profile wall Oven/Microwave oven unit, soon it was connected to power started making that clicking sound. It does it every 4 to 5 seconds. I tried running the microwave but it still continues.
Julie Foster
6 years ago
Just got a GE cafe installed today and the clicking is driving me bonkers.
Ron Brunkhart
6 years ago
Just bought a used GE electric glass top stove and it's clicking on and off constantly and it was sending a PF code. Stove top works great, nothing on the control panel comes on?
badabing2
6 years ago
I have the wiring schematics for the PGS930 - email me if you think these would help and include your email. Sometimes these diagrams are attached to the back of your stove if you look.
Julie Foster
6 years ago
@Ron Brunkhart now my lower oven doesn’t work, upper one ok. Fault 220. I think I’m going to try returning it today to Best Buy, I think they have 15 day return window, unless GE can repair in the next week, which is unlikely in these times. I’m really sad, this was my dream oven. I think there are too many electronics. I don’t care about WiFi whatever, I just care that it works.