How It Works: Electric Stovetop

This video provides information on how an electric stovetop works and offers troubleshooting tips to assist you in diagnosing and repair.

Here is a list of the most commonly replaced parts associated with each stovetop symptom:

Stovetop surface element won’t work: surface element, element switch or receptacle wires
Stovetop burner spark problem: spark module, spark ignition switch, spark electrode
Stovetop burners spark all the time: spark ignition switch, spark module

All of the information provided in this stovetop troubleshooting video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, GE, Jenn Air, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Thermador, Whirlpool