RCA Cooktop is producing a burning smell

If your RCA cooktop has a burning smell, stop using it and disconnect power before inspecting the range. The most likely cause is a defective control board, main control board, or oven control board. These boards contain relays that send voltage to the surface element circuits, and a failed relay can overheat or damage wiring. Next, check the surface element switch, especially if the smell comes from one burner or that element is not working. A failed switch can send incorrect power to the coil and cannot be repaired. If two or more burners are affected, the surface element board may have a failed relay. For a single burner problem, test the surface element for continuity with a multimeter. Also inspect the element receptacle and wire kit for burnt contacts, melted insulation, or damaged prongs. Replace both the receptacle and element if either shows heat damage. This electrical burning smell from your stove should not be ignored. Enter your RCA model number to find the exact replacement control board, surface element switch, surface element board, or element receptacle for your cooktop.

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

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03 - RCA Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

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04 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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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