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Magic Chef Cooktop is producing a burning smell

If your Magic Chef cooktop has a burning smell, stop using it and disconnect power until you identify the source. An electrical burning smell from the stove most often points to a failing control board, main control board, or oven control board. These boards use relays to send voltage to the surface element circuits, and a defective relay can overheat or stop supplying power correctly. Next, check the surface element switch, especially if one burner is affected. A failed switch can send improper voltage to the surface element coil and cannot be repaired. If two or more burners are not working or the smell comes from the control area, the surface element board may have a failed relay. For a single burner problem, test the element for continuity before replacing the board. Also inspect the element receptacle and wire kit for burned contacts, melted insulation, or damaged element prongs. Replace both the receptacle and element if the prongs show heat damage. This Magic Chef cooktop repair may involve live electrical circuits, so use proper safety procedures. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific cooktop.

01 - Magic Chef 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 - Magic Chef Range/Stove/Oven Main Control Board

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03 - Magic Chef Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

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04 - Magic Chef 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 - Magic Chef 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 - Magic Chef 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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