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Tappan Cooktop is producing a burning smell

When your Tappan cooktop is producing a burning smell, stop using it and inspect the electrical components after disconnecting power. The most likely cause is a defective range/stove/oven control board, main control board, or oven control board. Each board uses relays to send voltage to the surface element circuits, and a failing relay can overheat or interrupt power to the burners. If the smell is associated with one burner, the surface element switch may be defective. You can swap that element with another element of the same size to help identify the problem, but replace the switch if the problem follows the original position. If two or more burners are affected, the surface element board is more likely at fault. A burned element receptacle or wire kit is also common, especially when the receptacle contacts or element prongs show scorching or damage. This electrical burning smell from a stove should not be ignored. Enter your Tappan cooktop model number to find the exact replacement control board, surface element switch, surface element board, or element receptacle for your appliance.

01 - Tappan 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 - Tappan 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 - Tappan 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 - Tappan 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 - Tappan 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 - Tappan 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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