Introduction
The on/off switch goes bad; it starts by failing intermittently; sometimes you can make it work by slightly pressing it but that gets increasingly annoying. And it may stop working fully.
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If the switch still works and isn't failing yet, simply try cleaning it.
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Pry off the grey plastic on-off button to expose the head of the on/off switch.
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Apply some electrical contact cleaner (CorrosionX or MG Chemicals Super Contact Cleaner or something similar) or, less ideally, 91% or better isopropyl alcohol to the switch.
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Work the switch a bit by turning it on and off a lot (still unplugged) and see if that doesn't fix the problem.
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If cleaning the switch doesn't restore it to full function. You'll have to disassemble the toaster oven and replace the switch (SW 15 on the circuit board).
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A full writeup is available here: https://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/2016/12...
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For even more backup information see https://uspirg.org/blogs/blog/usp/troubl...
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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