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Thermador Cooktop is producing a burning smell

If your Thermador cooktop is producing a burning smell, turn off the cooktop and disconnect power before inspecting it. An electrical burning smell from the stove can point to a failed control board, which uses relays to send voltage to the surface element circuits. The main control board and oven control board perform the same switching function and are the next likely causes. A defective surface element switch can also overheat or stop sending power to the coil. If two or more burners are affected, the surface element board may have a failed relay. When only one burner is involved, test the surface element for continuity with a multimeter. A damaged element receptacle and wire kit is another common cause, especially if the receptacle contacts or element prongs look burned or melted. Replace both parts when the prongs and contacts show heat damage. These checks can help identify why your Thermador cooktop has a burning smell, surface element problem, or cooktop not working condition. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement control board, surface element switch, surface element board, or element receptacle and wire kit for your Thermador cooktop.

01 - Thermador 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 - Thermador 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 - Thermador 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 - Thermador 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 - Thermador 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 - Thermador 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 is my Thermador cooktop producing a burning smell?
What should I check if one Thermador cooktop burner is not working and smells burnt?
Why are two or more Thermador cooktop burners not working?
Can a Thermador surface element switch cause a burning smell?
How do I find the correct Thermador cooktop part for this repair?

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