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Cooktop is producing a burning smell

A burning smell from your cooktop usually points to an electrical problem in the control or surface-element circuit, especially if you notice an electrical burning smell from the stove. The most likely cause is a defective range control board, main control board, or oven control board. These boards use relays to send voltage to the surface elements, and a failed relay can overheat or interrupt power to the burners. Next, check the surface element switch. If one burner is affected, switch it with another element of the same size, if possible. If the problem follows the switch or the element still does not work, the surface element switch may need replacement. A failed surface element board is another possibility, particularly when two or more burners stop working at once. Finally, inspect the element receptacle and wire kit for burned contacts, loose connections, or damaged element prongs. Turn off power before inspecting or replacing electrical parts. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement control board, surface element switch, element board, or receptacle for your cooktop, range, or stove.

01 - 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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02 - Range/Stove/Oven Main 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 - Range/Stove/Oven 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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04 - Range/Stove/Oven Surface Element Switch

The surface element switch sends voltage to the surface element coil. If the switch is defective, the surface element will not work. If there is another element of the same size on the stove, try switching the elements. If the surface element still doesn’t work, the surface element switch is likely defective. The surface element switch cannot be tested or repaired—if you suspect the switch is defective, replace it.
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05 - Range/Stove/Oven Surface Element Board

The surface element board has relays that regulate the power supply to the burners. If one or more of the relays fails, the surface element won’t work. If two or more burners fail at the same time, this indicates that the surface element board is likely at fault. If only one surface element won’t work, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the surface element has continuity, the surface element board might be defective.
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06 - Range/Stove/Oven Element Receptacle and Wire Kit

The surface element plugs onto a receptacle. Over time, the contacts in the receptacle can burn out. If the receptacle contacts burn out, the surface element will not receive power. To determine if the element receptacle has failed, inspect the receptacle contacts. If the contacts are visibly burnt or damaged, replace the element receptacle. In addition, examine the element prongs for signs of burning. If the prongs are burnt, replace both the element and element receptacle.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my cooktop smell like it is burning?
Can a burned element receptacle cause an electrical burning smell from my stove?
How do I know whether the surface element switch or element is causing the problem?
Could the range control board cause a burning smell even if the burners still work?
How do I find the correct replacement part for my cooktop?

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