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Kelvinator Range is producing a burning smell

Is your Kelvinator range 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 repair and may affect the broiler circuit. 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 cause an electrical burning smell from the stove or prevent the heating components from operating correctly. A shorted bake element is also a common cause of a burning smell from the oven. Look for holes, blisters, or other visible damage, then test the bake element for continuity with a multimeter. Finally, inspect 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 broil element. Disconnect power before testing or replacing parts, and enter your Kelvinator range model number to find the exact replacement thermostat, control board, bake element, or broil element for your appliance.

01 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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

Why is my Kelvinator range producing a burning smell?
Can a shorted bake element cause a burning smell in my Kelvinator oven?
How do I test the broil element when my Kelvinator range smells like it is burning?
Is the temperature control thermostat or control board causing the burning smell?
How do I find the correct replacement part for my Kelvinator range?

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