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Estate Range is producing a burning smell

If your Estate range is producing a burning smell, stop using it until you identify the source. A defective temperature control thermostat is the most likely cause listed for this problem because it can malfunction and affect broiler operation. The next likely causes are the Estate 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 create an electrical burning smell or prevent the heating components from operating correctly. A shorted bake element is also common. Inspect the bake element for holes, blisters, or visible damage, then use a multimeter to test it for continuity. Finally, check the broil element for damage and test for continuity between its terminals and outer case. Continuity to the case indicates a short, so replace the element. This troubleshooting applies to an Estate range, stove, or oven with a burning smell, including an electrical burning smell from the stove. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement thermostat, control board, bake element, or broil element for your appliance.

01 - Estate 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 - Estate 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 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven Main 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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04 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven 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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05 - Estate 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 - Estate 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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