Danby Range is producing a burning smell

If your Danby range has a burning smell, the most likely cause is a faulty temperature control thermostat. This component regulates broiler temperature, and when it fails, it can cause abnormal heating or prevent the broil circuit from operating correctly. A defective control board is another common cause. The control board, main control board, or oven control board uses relays to send voltage to the bake and broil circuits, and a failed relay can create an electrical burning smell from the stove or stop the heating components from working properly. Next, inspect the bake element and broil element for holes, blisters, or visible damage. A shorted element may burn against the inside of the oven and cause an oven burning smell. Disconnect power before testing, then use a multimeter to check each element for continuity and a short from the terminals to the outer case. Replace any defective part. Enter your Danby range model number to find the exact replacement thermostat, control board, bake element, or broil element for your appliance. If you see smoke or sparking, stop using the range and disconnect power before beginning repairs.

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

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04 - Danby Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

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05 - Danby 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 - Danby 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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