Roper Range is producing a burning smell

If your Roper range has a burning smell, stop using it until you identify the source, especially if the odor smells electrical or comes with smoke. A defective temperature control thermostat is the most likely cause listed for this problem. The thermostat regulates broiler temperature and can fail to control the broil element correctly, so replace it if testing confirms it is defective. Next, inspect the Roper range control board, main control board, or oven control board. Failed relays may send voltage incorrectly to the bake or broil circuits, creating a burning smell from the range. A shorted bake element is another likely cause. Look for holes, blisters, or visible damage, then use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. The broil element can also short to its outer case and produce a burning smell from the oven. Check both terminals and replace the element if it shows continuity to the case. Always disconnect power before testing or replacing parts. Enter your Roper range model number to find the exact replacement thermostat, control board, bake element, or broil element for your appliance.

01 - Roper 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 - Roper 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 - Roper Range/Stove/Oven Main Control Board

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04 - Roper Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

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05 - Roper 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 - Roper 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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