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Brown Electric stove burner won't turn off
When your Brown electric stove burner won't turn off, disconnect power at the circuit breaker and stop using the burner until you identify the problem. Start with the control knob, since a damaged knob may not turn the surface element switch stem far enough to stop voltage to the surface element. A failed surface element switch is the next likely cause. Its internal contacts can fuse together and continue sending power to the surface element even when the knob is set to off. Inspect for a cracked or broken control knob and confirm the switch stem is actually in the off position. On Brown electric stoves with touchpad controls, a defective oven control board or control panel can also send continuous voltage to one burner when a component or button shorts. If the surface element and wiring are not shorted, inspect the surface element board for burned areas or other damaged components. Testing voltage with a multimeter requires the wiring diagram and electrical safety precautions. This problem may be listed as stove won't turn off, electric stove burner not turning off, or burner won't turn off. Enter your Brown range model number to find the exact replacement knob, surface element switch, control board, control panel, or surface element board for your appliance.
01 - Brown Range/Stove/Oven Knob
If a range's surface element won't turn off, you should first inspect the control knob for damage. A broken knob may be unable to rotate the surface element switch stem to stop voltage being sent to the element.
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02 - Brown Range/Stove/Oven Surface Element Switch
The surface element switch sends voltage to the surface element coil. Sometimes, when the surface element switch fails, the electrical contacts inside the switch fuse together, causing the switch to send continuous voltage to the surface element. If the surface element switch is defective, replace it.
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03 - Broken or cracked control knob
If the control knob is cracked or broken it may not be turning the stem on the switch. Inspect the control knob and confirm the switch is in the off position. If the control knob is damaged, it will need to be replaced.
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04 - Brown Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board
On some range models, the control board provides voltage to all of the appliance's electrical components. If the board is defective, it might send continuous voltage to a surface element even after the element has been turned off. If you've confirmed the surface element itself has not shorted and the element is controlled by a touchpad, it's likely the control board is faulty. You can inspect the board for signs of damage or a shorted component. You can also use a multimeter to test for voltage reaching the bake or broil elements or igniters after reviewing the appliance's wiring diagram.
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05 - Brown Range/Stove/Oven Control Panel
A range's control panel can allow the user to select the heating functions for both a stovetop and an oven. If the control panel is defective, one or more of the buttons may have shorted and you will not be able to turn off the element. If you've confirmed the surface element itself has not shorted and the element is controlled by a touchpad, it's likely that touchpad or control panel is faulty.
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06 - Brown Range/Stove/Oven Surface Element Board
If a range's surface element is controlled by a touchpad, it's possible the surface element board has a shorted component that is sending continuous voltage to the element. You can inspect the board for signs of burning or a shorted component. If the surface element and wiring are not shorted it is likely the surface element board is damaged and will need to be replaced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't my Brown electric stove burner turn off?
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