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JC Penney Cooktop is producing a burning smell

When your JC Penney cooktop has a burning smell, shut off the power at the circuit breaker and let the appliance cool before inspecting it. An electrical burning smell from a stove can come from a failing range/stove/oven control board, main control board, or oven control board. These boards use relays to send voltage to the surface element circuits, and a damaged relay or wiring connection can overheat. Next, check the surface element switch, especially if one burner is affected. A defective switch can send incorrect voltage to the surface element coil and create a burning odor. If two or more burners are not working, the surface element board may have a failed relay. For one burner, test the surface element for continuity, then inspect the element receptacle and wire kit. Burned receptacle contacts or damaged element prongs can cause heat and odor, and both parts may need replacement. These problems can also cause a cooktop not working or a stove burner not working. Enter your JC Penney cooktop model number to find the exact replacement control board, surface element switch, surface element board, or element receptacle for your appliance.

01 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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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