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The Virtual Repairman provide these free tips so you can save money on your appliance problems. Please consider purchasing your parts from us to help offset the cost of maintaining this website. You will be impressed at our fast service and friendly parts distributors. Call 800-507-4040 for all of your parts and accessories needs!

Top Burner Problems-

Electric Ranges-

Element does not heat-

Remove the element and look for scorched contacts on the terminals. If contacts are burned or pitted, replace both the element and the receptacle into which it plugs. Failure to replace  both will result in an early failure.

Use an OHM meter to check for continuity thru the element terminals. If there is no continuity, replace the element. If it shows good continuity, replace the control switch.

 

Element gets too hot, even on low setting-

Replace the control switch. (Infinite switch)

 

 

Gas Ranges-

Burner wont spark properly-

Replace the spark module. Check each ceramic ignitor electrode for signs of damage or cracks and replace any which are bad.

Erratic Flame pattern-

Clean all the holes on the burner itself using a toothpick, etc. These can become clogged during cleaning, spills, etc. If flame does not contact electrode, it will continue to spark.

Constant Sparking- (re-ignition models)

Check all burner caps to see that they are properly seated on their bases. Check for cracked ceramic on electrodes. Remove any soil from base or cap to assure good electrical path, as spark module monitors the resistance of the space between the electrode and the base. This includes the flame pattern, which conducts the current as well.

 

We carry all oven & range parts for every American brand.

Call us at 1-800-507-4040