The cooker is actually quite a general term. It can refer to an over, rice, gas or even a pressure cooker. A cooker is one of the most complicated appliance ever known to mankind. The thing about cookers is that these are stuff that we cannot normally afford to just repair not only because of the complexity, but because of the perils that they might cause you. How can you just repair something that has a huge impact in the way you live? Nonetheless, there are cooker parts that when broken, should be replaced in an instant. Here are some of the most common cooker parts that need replacement.
1. Thermostat
A thermostat is a vital part of the cooker. If you feel that your cooker’s thermostat is not displaying the correct temperature, then do not hesitate to replace it instantly. The temperature of the cooker is something that one often looks into, especially in baking. It can either make or break the masterpiece. You will know if the thermostat is broken if it displays the same temperature over time, if the temperature is abnormally high or abnormally low or if the temperature is always constant.
2. Regulator
The regulator is directly connected to the power source. If your oven, rice cooker or any other cooker is not heating up properly despite being plugged in a legitimate source of power, then it would be best to replace it immediately. It might cause a spark between the appliance and the power source which would cause a more difficult problem.
3. Control Knobs
If you cannot control the temperature or time using your control knobs then have it replaced. Control knobs give you full access to your appliances so if it is broken, do not settle to having it repaired—have it replaced instead because losing control over your equipment is like losing grip on it—it could even make your equipment useless.
4. Switches
Replacing the switch is quite the same thing with the replacing control knobs. If you reckon that the switch is turned on but you cannot feel any heat, then it would be best to have it replaced. The equipment cannot function well if your switch is broken.
5. Motors And Fans
Cookers are prone to overheating. Overheating can actually cause fire and dysfunction of the appliance so take care of it and have your motors and fans replaced as soon as you notice that they are not working properly.
Always remember that safety is the key to everything. To be safe, you have to take precautions. Never underestimate a situation in which you are unsure of something. Do not try to act like an expert when you actually know very little about what it is that you are being asked about. In the case of cooker parts that need replacement, do not replace such unless you really know how. It is better to call your supplier to send someone who can fix it. Most of the cooker parts that need replacement involve electricity so even for experts; there is extra caution that should be exercised.