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That's very reassuring that all is normal with the wiring (in theory at least). I'll try replacing the fused spur as suggested and see what happens. Must be an oven fault otherwise. Thank you!

Thanks to both of replies. Sounds like it may be the oven after all then! Geoff- I can't say it looks burnt exactly, but it's very old and worn-looking. The thing I find really strange is that two mains cables are going into the single socket. Could this cause it? Thanks

Thanks for responding, installation guide states 15A minimum- have (bought a standard double pole 45A cooker switch which all the online guides recommended) Had an electrician install the oven around 2 years previous- he used the existing cable & 13A wall socket from the old oven (which was...

Hi everybody, First off, I'm really sorry but I couldn't manage to edit my profile. Location- Derbyshire, England. Trade- wildlife & land management. Experience- changed a few plug sockets, light switches, very basic stuff! So basically, just in time for Christmas my electric oven has...