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Montgomery Wards Cooktop is producing a burning smell

When your Montgomery Wards cooktop is producing a burning smell, turn off the cooktop and disconnect power before inspecting it. An electrical burning smell from the stove 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 damaged relay can overheat or stop supplying power correctly. Next, check the surface element switch, especially if one burner is not working or the smell comes from a specific control. A defective switch can overheat while sending voltage to the coil. If two or more burners fail or smell hot, the surface element board may have a failed relay. For a single burner problem, test the surface element for continuity, then inspect the element receptacle and wire kit. Burned receptacle contacts or damaged element prongs can create a range burning smell and prevent the burner from receiving power. Do not continue using the cooktop until the damaged part is replaced. Enter your Montgomery Wards model number to find the exact replacement control board, surface element switch, surface element board, or element receptacle for your cooktop.

01 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards Range/Stove/Oven Main Control Board

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03 - Montgomery Wards Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

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04 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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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