Garland Cooktop is producing a burning smell

When your Garland cooktop has a burning smell, especially an electrical burning smell from the stove, shut off power at the breaker and let the appliance cool before inspecting it. The most likely cause is a failing control board, main control board, or oven control board. Each board uses relays to send voltage to the surface element circuits, and a damaged relay or connection can overheat and produce a burning smell. Next, check the surface element switch, which sends power to the surface element coil. A defective switch cannot be repaired and must be replaced. If two or more burners are affected, the surface element board may have a failed relay. If only one burner is involved, test the surface element for continuity before replacing the board. Finally, inspect the element receptacle and wire kit for burnt contacts, loose wiring, or damaged element prongs. Replace both the receptacle and element if both show heat damage. These checks can help pinpoint the source of a Garland cooktop burning smell. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your Garland cooktop.

01 - Garland 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 - Garland Range/Stove/Oven Main Control Board

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03 - Garland Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

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04 - Garland 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 - Garland 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 - Garland 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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