Why Is My Oven Burning Food on One Side?
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If your oven consistently burns or overcooks food on one side, the oven isn't distributing heat evenly. This is almost always a fan-related issue in a fan oven.
Fan Oven
In a fan oven, uneven cooking usually means:
- The fan element has partially failed — one side burns while the other stays cooler
- The fan motor is running slowly or intermittently
Both faults cost £90–£150 to repair.
Conventional Oven
In a conventional (non-fan) oven, uneven cooking is more common as hot air isn't circulated. However, if it's significantly worse than before, a heating element may have partially failed.
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