When you start your oven, it goes through a preheat cycle for about roughly ten minutes to bring your oven up to the set temperature. Once reached, the heating elements will turn off and the temperature will naturally drop over time as the oven loses heat. When the temperature gets low enough, the thermometer in your oven will sense it …
Your oven generates a lot of heat, and that could damage the microwave without enough ventilation. The lower blower assembly in your KitchenAid oven/microwave combo appliance is designed to provide precisely that by blowing out the hot air. If this part breaks or burns out, replace it as soon as possible. Order replacement part number WPW10016550 and follow these steps: …