If your Hotpoint electric stove burner is not working, start with the surface element switch, which sends voltage to the coil or radiant surface element. If another burner uses the same-size element, swap the elements to help identify the problem. If the original burner still does not work, the switch may be defective and should be replaced. When two or more burners stop working at the same time, the surface element board is more likely at fault because its relays regulate power to the burners. A power problem can also prevent an electric stove burner from heating, so test the range's incoming voltage at the wall outlet. Hotpoint electric ranges require about 220 volts AC. If only one burner is affected, inspect the radiant surface element or radiant element for damage, make sure a coil is fully seated in its receptacle, and use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. A failed element is not repairable and requires replacement. Whether you have a glass top stove burner not working or a coil burner not working, enter your Hotpoint model number to find the exact replacement part for your range.
01 - Hotpoint Range/Stove/Oven Igniter
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02 - Hotpoint Range/Stove/Oven Surface Element Switch
The surface element switch sends voltage to the surface element coil. If the switch is defective, the surface element will not work. If there is another element of the same size on the stove, try switching the elements. If the surface element still doesn’t work, the surface element switch is likely defective. The surface element switch cannot be tested or repaired—if you suspect the switch is defective, replace it.
03 - Hotpoint Range/Stove/Oven Surface Element Board
The surface element board has relays that regulate the power supply to the burners. If one or more of the relays fails, the surface element won’t work. If two or more burners fail at the same time, this indicates that the surface element board is likely at fault. If only one surface element won’t work, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the surface element has continuity, the surface element board might be defective.
It is possible that the range is not receiving proper voltage. Electric ranges require 220 volts of alternating current. If the range is receiving significantly less voltage, the surface element won’t work. To determine if the electrical outlet has sufficient voltage, use a multimeter to test the incoming power at the wall socket.
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05 - Hotpoint Range/Stove/Oven Coil Surface Element
First, make sure that the element is pushed all the way into the socket. Second, inspect the surface element for damage. If the element appears to be damaged, replace it. Lastly, use a multimeter to test the surface element for continuity. If the surface element does not have continuity, replace it.
06 - Hotpoint Range/Stove/Oven Radiant Surface Element
The most common cause when the surface element won't work is the radiant surface element itself. The radiant surface element - or heating element - can burn out similar to a light bulb. If the surface element won't work and it doesn't have continuity, it will need to be replaced. The radiant surface element is not repairable.