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Hotpoint Cooktop is producing a burning smell

If your Hotpoint cooktop is producing a burning smell, stop using it and disconnect power at the circuit breaker until you identify the source. An electrical burning smell from the stove can result from a failed range/stove/oven control board, main control board, or oven control board, all of which use relays to send voltage to the surface element circuits. A defective surface element switch is another likely cause, especially if one burner is not working or the element stays energized. If two or more burners fail or behave abnormally, the surface element board may have a failed relay. For a single burner problem, inspect the surface element and test it for continuity. Also check the element receptacle and wire kit for burnt contacts, loose connections, or damaged element prongs. Replace both the receptacle and element if either shows heat damage. Do not operate the Hotpoint cooktop while wiring or controls are visibly scorched. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement control board, surface element switch, surface element board, or element receptacle for your specific cooktop.

01 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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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