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Universal Cooktop is producing a burning smell

When your Universal cooktop is producing a burning smell, disconnect power at the breaker before inspecting it, especially if the odor is electrical or you see smoke, melted insulation, or scorch marks. The most likely cause is a defective control board, main control board, or oven control board. These boards use relays to send voltage to the surface element circuits, and a failing relay can overheat or stop supplying power correctly. Next, check the surface element switch, which sends voltage to the coil. If the switch is damaged, it must be replaced. A failed surface element board is also possible, particularly when two or more burners develop problems at the same time. For a single burner, test the surface element for continuity before replacing the board. Finally, inspect the element receptacle and wire kit. Burned receptacle contacts or damaged element prongs can create an electrical burning smell and prevent the surface element from receiving power. Do not use the cooktop until the damaged parts are repaired. 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 Universal cooktop.

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

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03 - Universal Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

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04 - Universal 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 - Universal 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 - Universal 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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