Gibson Cooktop is producing a burning smell

A burning smell from your Gibson cooktop usually points to an electrical problem in the surface-element circuit, especially if you notice an electrical burning smell from the stove. First, disconnect power and inspect the control board, which uses relays to send voltage to the heating components. A defective Gibson range/stove/oven control board, main control board, or oven control board can overheat or misdirect power. Next, check the surface element switch. If the switch is faulty, it may send incorrect voltage to the coil and must be replaced. A surface element board is also likely when two or more burners stop working or produce unusual heat. If only one burner is affected, test its surface element for continuity. A damaged element receptacle and wire kit is another common cause. Burned receptacle contacts or element prongs can create heat and a burning smell, so replace both parts when either shows damage. These repairs address common range burning smell and cooktop problems. Enter your Gibson model number to find the exact replacement control board, surface element switch, surface element board, or element receptacle for your cooktop.

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

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03 - Gibson Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

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04 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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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