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Range is producing a burning smell

A burning smell from your range should not be ignored, especially if it smells electrical or continues after the first few uses. The most likely cause is a defective temperature control thermostat, which can affect broiler operation and may need to be replaced because it is not repairable. Next, check the range control board, main control board, or oven control board. These boards use relays to send voltage to the bake and broil circuits, and a failed relay can send power incorrectly or damage a heating circuit. A shorted bake element is another common cause of a range burning smell. Inspect the bake element for holes, blisters, or visible damage, then use a multimeter to test it for continuity. Also inspect the broil element, which can short to its outer case and create an electrical burning smell from the stove. Disconnect power before testing or replacing parts, and stop using the range if you see smoke, sparks, or melted wiring. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement thermostat, control board, bake element, or broil element for your range.

01 - Range/Stove/Oven Temperature Control Thermostat

The temperature control thermostat regulates the broiler temperature. If the thermostat is defective, it may fail to heat the broiler element. The oven thermostat is not repairable—if the thermostat is defective, you must replace it.

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02 - Range/Stove/Oven Control Board

The control board has relays that send voltage to the bake and broil circuits according to the user settings and sensor input. If the control board is defective, it may not send voltage to the heating components.

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03 - Range/Stove/Oven Main Control Board

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04 - Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

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05 - Range/Stove/Oven Bake Element

Sometimes, if the heating element burns out, it can short out to the inside of the oven. Often, if the bake element has shorted out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the heating element for holes or blisters. To determine if the bake element has shorted out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the bake element does not have continuity, replace it.

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06 - Range/Stove/Oven Broil Element

If the broil element is shorted out. Often, if the element has shorted out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the broil element for holes or blisters. To determine if the broil element is shorted out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the broil element shows continuity from the terminals to the outer case, this indicates that it is shorted out. If the broil element is shorted out, replace it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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