A badly maintained cooker could let you down at any moment, but over the Christmas period would be the worst possible time. If you need spare parts over the festive period then it is likely you are going to find it difficult to get them delivered between Christmas and new year. Basic maintenance of your cooker and oven will help reduce the risk of failure at this important time.
Over the years, the basic design of ovens and cookers has remained the same and this can help most people identify common cooker faults. Of course, there are various innovations and features that have been added. However, the principles that govern the functioning of these appliances are essentially the same. The salient exceptions are the types of ovens that utilize some form of microwave technology, and are beyond the scope of this article. Read more