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Whirlpool Cooktop is producing a burning smell

When your Whirlpool cooktop has a burning smell, shut off the power at the circuit breaker and stop using it until you identify the source. An electrical burning smell from a stove often points to a failed control board, main control board, or oven control board. These boards use relays to direct voltage to the surface element circuits, and a defective relay can overheat or stop sending power correctly. Next, check the surface element switch, especially if the smell comes from one burner or that burner behaves erratically. The surface element board is another likely cause when two or more burners are affected, since failed relays can overheat while regulating power. For a single burner, inspect the element receptacle and wire kit for burnt contacts, loose connections, or damaged wiring. Also examine the element prongs, and replace both the surface element and receptacle if either shows heat damage. This Whirlpool cooktop repair may involve live-voltage testing, so disconnect power before inspecting parts and use a qualified technician if needed. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific Whirlpool cooktop.

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

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03 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

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04 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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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