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Kelvinator Cooktop is producing a burning smell

When your Kelvinator cooktop is producing a burning smell, stop using it and disconnect power if you can do so safely, especially if the odor is electrical or you see smoke, melted insulation, or scorched wiring. 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 failed relay can overheat or prevent the heating components from working correctly. Next, check the surface element switch, which sends power to the surface element coil. If another element of the same size works when switched into place, the switch may be at fault. A failed surface element board is also possible, particularly when two or more burners stop working at the same time. For one burner, test the surface element for continuity before replacing the board. Finally, inspect the element receptacle and wire kit for burnt contacts, damaged wiring, or scorched element prongs. This is a common source of an electrical burning smell from a stove. Enter your Kelvinator cooktop model number to find the exact replacement part for your range, stove, or cooktop.

01 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator Range/Stove/Oven Main 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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03 - Kelvinator Range/Stove/Oven 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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04 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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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