Brown Range is producing a burning smell

When your Brown 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. The thermostat regulates broiler temperature, and when it fails, it can affect the heating circuit and create a range burning smell. Next, check the control board, main control board, or oven control board. These boards use relays to send voltage to the bake and broil circuits, and a failing relay or electrical connection can cause an electrical burning smell from the stove. Inspect the bake element for holes, blisters, or other visible damage, then test it with a multimeter for continuity. A shorted bake element should be replaced. Also inspect the broil element for holes or blisters and test for continuity between its terminals and outer case. If it shows continuity to the case, it is shorted and needs replacement. These are common reasons for a burning smell from an oven, but wiring, terminals, or other components may also be involved. Enter your Brown range model number to find the exact replacement part for your appliance.

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

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04 - Brown Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

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05 - Brown 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 - Brown 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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