Maytag Wall oven is producing a burning smell

If your Maytag wall oven has 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 and may prevent the broil element from heating correctly. Next, check the oven control board and main control board, which use relays to send voltage to the heating components. A failed relay can create an electrical burning smell or keep power from reaching the oven circuits. The bake element and broil element are also common causes. Look for holes, blisters, or other visible damage, and use a multimeter to test each element for continuity. On an electric Maytag wall oven, inspect the terminal block as well. Loose power cord connections can overheat, burn the connectors, and melt the wire insulation. Replace damaged parts and have a licensed electrician check a burned receptacle or power cord. This Maytag wall oven repair guide can help you find the right thermostat, control board, main control board, bake element, broil element, or terminal block. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific wall oven.

01 - Maytag 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 - Maytag Range/Stove/Oven Control Board

The control board has relays that send voltage to the surface element 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 - Maytag Range/Stove/Oven Main Control Board

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04 - Maytag Range/Stove/Oven Bake Element

When the bake element is heating properly, it glows red hot. If the element does not glow red, this indicates that the element is not heating. Often, if the heating element has burned out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the heating element for holes or blisters. To determine if the bake element has burned out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the bake element does not have continuity, replace it.

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05 - Maytag Range/Stove/Oven Broil Element

The broil element may have burned out. When the broil element is heating properly, it glows red hot. If the element does not glow red, this indicates that the element is not heating. Often, if the element has burned out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the broil element for holes or blisters. To determine if the broil element has burned out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the broil element does not have continuity, replace it.

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06 - Maytag Range/Stove/Oven Terminal Block

If the power cord connections in the terminal block on your electric range are not secure the wire can overheat, burning the connections on the terminal block, and melting the coating on the wires. Check to ensure the connections are tight and not burnt. If the terminal block connectors are burnt, the terminal block should be replaced. If the power cord terminal connectors are burnt or damaged, the power cord should be replaced. If the power cord prongs are burnt, a new power cord should be installed and the receptacle checked and replaced if necessary by a licenced electrician.

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