Danby Cooktop is producing a burning smell

If your Danby cooktop has an electrical burning smell, shut it off and disconnect power before inspecting the components. A failing range/stove/oven control board is the most likely cause because its relays control voltage to the surface element circuits. The main control board or oven control board can cause the same problem if a relay is damaged or overheated. A defective surface element switch is another possibility, especially if one burner is affected. If two or more burners have problems, the surface element board may have a failed relay. Burned contacts in the element receptacle or damaged wiring can also create an electrical burning smell from the stove. Inspect the surface element prongs and receptacle for discoloration, melted plastic, or other heat damage, and replace both parts if the contacts and prongs are burned. These checks can help pinpoint a Danby cooktop burning smell without replacing working parts. Enter your model number to find the exact control board, surface element switch, surface element board, or element receptacle and wire kit for your specific Danby cooktop.

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

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03 - Danby Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

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04 - Danby 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 - Danby 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 - Danby 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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