Problem with my hobs = (

[leakingroof]

Just moved into a new home with Baumatic B12B electric hobs.

Unfortunately they do not work and we are not covered under warranty as we are not the original purchaser (a load of crap!)

Basically what is happening is that when the knobs are turned they do not heat up. If you hold the knob between numbers i.e between "1 and 2" "2 and 3" and so on the light actualy comes on but the hob doesnt heat up. It is all wired in correctly

Any help is much apreciated

 

[Strima]

How old are the hobs and when were they installed? You may not be the original purchaser however you still have statutory rights and if they're within their warranty period they could at least offer some assistance.

 

[Marvo]

If the light is coming on and no fuses have blown or circuit breakers tripped it suggests the electrical supply circuit is okay which leaves an internal fault in the appliance. To be honest, without test equipment all you can do is external visual checks. If there's nothing obvious then you'll need to phone an experienced electrician. I would suggest you don't fiddle around in the appliance itself, there's often exposed connections and a definite risk of shock.

 

[Barry Rathbone]

So basically you have no electrical experience and your asking us to find an answer?
PHONE THE MANUFACTURER, this IS not an Electrical problem it is an appliance problem?

 

[telectrix]

this IS an electrical problem, but in the appliance (apparently). first it needs to be established that the supply to the appliance is OK, then it's up to the electrician to make the call of whether to have a go at the appliance himself, or call an cooker repairer. a good all round sparks should be able to pinpoint the problem.

 

[mickys86]

Just to clarify......

This could be an induction hob requiring special induction pots and pans???

I know the make and model numbers are there I just haven't googled it

 

[sedgy34]

Are they induction hobs for safety put a pan of water on watch it boil

 

[snowhead]

There is no problem, they ARE induction hobs according to the Website.
Not only do they not heat up without pans on you need pans specifically designed for induction hobs.

 

[kingeri]

Lol, it's usually the most obvious stuff that folk overlook.

 

[Guitarist]

One of the best "doh" threads ever

 

[telectrix]

need to be ferrous metal pans as well. alli ones don't work. ( i know, i've just googled it )

 

[mickys86]

I'm actually very chuffed with myself that I was first to it! Ha!
Surprised the company didn't mention it when asked though.

 

[telectrix]

nice one micky, yo younger ones will have heard of these modern innovations , whereas us old farts are just about getting past stoking up the aga.

 

[mickys86]

I was amazed when I saw my first aga! Haha was only a few months ago

 

[mickys86]

nice one micky, yo younger ones will have heard of these modern innovations , whereas us old farts are just about getting past stoking up the aga.

Although saying that, the op might have been using induction pans and there might actually still be a problem with the hob

 

[telectrix]

sounds more like he's just moved into the property and not realised it needs pans on it to work, if he;s not had an induction hob before. be nice to get a response from him if he's not too embarrased to admit it.

 

[leakingroof]

I have just been out and purchased a stainless steel induction pan and it still does the same, so it must be an internal fault right?

 

[telectrix]

sounds like it. could be a thermal overload. without seeing it, i don't think anyone can give an educated guess. whereabouts are you. one of us might be close enough to have a quick look.

 

[leakingroof]

Holyhead, north wales

 

[telectrix]

nickblake is near to you. whether he'll come out to a hob is up to him.