Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Thermador Oven Display Has Dimmed

Over the last few weeks the the display (time/temp) on our Thermador SC320 oven has gradually dimmed, the temp display is now totally out and time display barely visible. Other than that, the oven is functioning normally

I fear the worst - replacement of an expensive electronic/control module just to display the oven temp :wall: - what is the diagnostic procedure and is there a third party/rebuild/refurb source for what I will likely need to replace?

(I realize one option is substitute a convention oven thermometer, and leave this un-repaired.)

Thanks

Unfortunately the only way to repair the unit is to replace the display/board kit. It is somewhat pricey repair, but a new Thermador oven is also very expensive.

Unfortunately the only way to repair the unit is to replace the display/board kit. It is somewhat pricey repair, but a new Thermador oven is also very expensive.

Assuming I swap it out myself, can a end user purchase the replacement unit? Do you know the approximate cost?

Thanks

If you are fairly handy, you can do it yourself. However, the kit that you replace consists of two boards, the display board and a power relay board. There are multiple wires that will need to be correctly swapped to the new board. It can be a bit tricky. I just make a diagram on a sheet of paper with all connections and what color wire goes on that connection.

It has been so long since I have done one of these, I don't remember what the part cost is. You will need to find an appliance company that sells parts for Thermador.

Thanks for your assistance!

I wasn't able to find a parts list for your model. Here are some Thermador display modules, and they all run about $250
http://www.repairclinic.com/SmartSearch/smartsearch.aspx

Thermador is one of those "orphan child" brands. Parts are difficult to find, and the older it is, the harder it is to find.