Range Surface Heating Element Light Won’t Turn Off
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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This video from Sears PartsDirect will show you what to do when the “Element On” light stays lit constantly on your stovetop. When that light stays on all the time, you can’t tell at a glance whether all surface burners are off. A failed contact in one of the surface element switches causes this problem. This video will help you figure out which switch is broken, so you can replace it and get back to cooking.
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Transcript:
The Element On light gets power through the wire that connects to a spade on each of the surface element switches. The wire color and spade label on the element switch can vary by model, but often the wire is purple and the spade is labeled “P”. When you turn on a burner, the surface element switch sends power through the purple wire attached to the “P” spade. Current travels through the purple wire to the Element On light so it lights up. When you turn off a burner, the surface element switch opens an internal contact and stops sending power to the Element On light so the light turns off. At least that’s what’s supposed to happen. When the Element On light stays lit even though you have all the burners turned off, one of the switches has a stuck contact that is sending power to the Element On light constantly. Let’s find that broken switch. To do this troubleshooting, you need a nut driver to remove the top back panel. You also need electrical tape to insulate the ends of wires that you disconnect from the surface element switches during testing. First pull out the range so you can get to the back of the switches. Unplug the range and remove the top back panel to reveal the switches and wires. This purple wire starts at the double-element switch on this range and then connects to each of the other switches before it ends up at the Element On light. To find out which switch failed, we’ll disconnect the wire from each of the surface element switches one at a time. With the range still unplugged, pull the purple wire off the double element switch and tape the end with electrical tape so the wire doesn’t short to metal inside the range. This is very important, if the wire shorts to metal, you can be electrocuted by touching any metal on the range when you plug it back in. Plug the range in and see if the Element On light stays lit. If the light doesn’t come on, the double-element switch is your problem. You’ll need to replace it. Watch our video “Replacing a Range Surface Element Control Switch” to learn how. If Element On light stays lit when you plug in the range, we’ll move on to testing the next switch. Remember to unplug the range again before pulling the wires from the next element switch. You don’t want to touch live wires and get shocked. Trust me, it hurts and can cause serious injury. Next, unplug the lower wire harness connector from the second switch. This range uses plastic clips to help connect the wires to the single surface element switches, so plug the right side of the clip back in while keeping the purple wire unplugged. The plastic plug keeps the purple wire from shorting to metal so you don’t have to use electrical tape to insulate the end of the wire during this part of the test. If your range doesn’t have this type of plastic plug, tape the end of the wire with electrical tape to prevent it from shorting against metal. Plug the range back in and see if the Element On indicator lights up. If the Element On light is off, you’ve found the bad switch. That’s the one you’ll need to replace. If the Element On light stays on, the second switch is okay and you’ll have to test the third switch. Leaving the first two switches disconnected, unplug the range again and disconnect the purple wire from the third surface element switch. Plug the right side of the clip back in while keeping the purple wire unplugged. Replace the third element switch if the Element On light is off when you restore power to the range.
Short and to the point, no crazy intros, I can get on with my life, etc. Great instruction !
He made it very clear to avoid shorts, as it hurts.
Hey Wayne, I watched your video, followed your instructions exactly, and was able to replace the switch on my stove to get the element light working properly. Your video is well done with very easy to follow, clear instructions. The job was a piece of cake! Thank you.
We're glad to hear that you fixed the problem and that our video helped. Thanks for the feedback.
I love videos just like this. Short to the point with clear instructions
Most straight forward helpful video I have came across yet . Thank you good sir .
Good video. Well done. I'm an Engineer and really hands-on as I do all my renovations, auto, etc... BUT I appreciate the video as it confirms the disconnecting troubleshooting. The resistance check yielded inconclusive results and had to do the pick and pull.
Careful as I was, it was destiny to get a poke :)
Thanks and please if you can, rank this video and the technician as high in all categories.
Thanks
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Mark Brown hi
Is it safe to use the stove in this situation...thank u
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Great Video....Found the bad switch, replaced it...Light now goes out....Thanks for the video....
Harvey Bastacky My light is on but the switches work, is their a fix for this?
I cannot pull the purple line out... it is clasped in there through the plastic connector. I don’t want to break it... you made it look so easy! How do I remove it to wrap electrical tape around it?
Great video! Thank you for taking the time to do it.
Well explained, thanks for the video.
Great video, here’s how it worked for me , I turned breaker off and then on only when I cook(use) then turn it off when not , I would say about a week later I went to turn stove to use and light for some reason stoped staying on its bin 7 hours and still no light on , will update if it turns on again . (7/4/2021)
I want to try this too. It’s been one year, did yours ever turn back on?
Sir. A pologize. Your. Tutorial help me. Alot
Can he teach me everything?? That was a great video
Great video, it will take some time to get the part delivered.can we still use the stove ?
Yes. You can still use the stove until the part arrives and you replace the part.
Thanks Sears for this! Got a service repairman out for this and he obviously put a bad switch in (not from Sears) so back to the drawing board with the idiots!
We're glad to hear that our video helped you out. Let us know if you need further assistance.
I broke a quick disconnect to the element on switch. Can I crimp a new disconnect to the wire or does it need be to for a certain gauge and a special high heat disconnect?
Good video. Helped me to troubleshoot my problem. Thanks!
We're glad to hear that our video helped. Thanks for the positive feedback.
Great video, it will take some time to get the part delivered.can we still use the stove ?
@@saadghouri2463 Yes. You can still use the stove until the part arrives and you replace the part.
Is it safe to use the oven for a long period of time if the light is on? Will there ever be an issue with an electrical fire or any other mechanical issue with the stove? Is there any danger in continuing to use the stove without fixing it, or is it just a bother?
Sears PartsDirect this is a good question. is it dangerous to leave the switch as is and “broken”?
I have the same situation.. what should I do
Rajvir s it’s ok automatically after few days
Rajvir s it’s not anything to worry about... just make sure ur stove is off after u finish
Rajvir s welcome
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Well done! Short and sweet.
wow i'm so lucky this is the exact stove i have in my suite.
Great video
Thanks for sharing .
I can’t find any videos for my model # FFEH3051VSA. The knobs are just above the oven handle, I need to see how to remove the face panel without messing it up.
I have Fridgire CFEF3016VS and I want its element to remain always ON without ON and OFF to maintain temperature. Please let me know, which sensor to be removed for direct.
Serious question:
If I choose not to repair this issue, can it be hazardous? What I mean is, will the stove/element have a chance to turn on in the middle of the night ?
The internal switch contact for the element light is separate from the contacts that supply electric current to the burner’s heating element. Although we recommend that you replace the bad surface element switch, the stove or element won’t likely turn on in the middle of the night due to a failed element light contact. Not fixing the broken element switch can cause confusion regarding whether an element is on or not-which could create a burn hazard. We hope this information helps. If you need further assistance, let us know.
Excellent. Appreciate you!
Thanks for the great video! Now, help, I just replaced the left front element (w10823716) on my Maytag (MER6875BAF). The new element works fine, but now the “On Indicator” light does not shut-off. I installed all wiring in the same place, but one terminal was the wrong size. I used one of the extra leads, shortened it, and made a small jumper wire to make the transition front a small terminal to the large terminal on the new element. Did I wire something incorrectly? Thanks….. Jim
Not sure if I will get a response, but worth a try!
I followed all the steps, found the bad part, ordered replaced and the light is still on.
What did I do wrong or miss or is there something else wrong?
Thank you
Let us know the model number of your range and we'll try to help. There's a possibility that 2 switches are bad or that a wire is shorted.
Thank you!
I figured it out... my 4 year old was messing with the switch...ugh kids
Very well done. Thank you
Thank YOU
I just replaced a dual element on my Maytag range and they both work now but the on light stays on now. Did I cross a wire on the element to make this happen now? I replaced wires just like they were on original. replacement element connectors slightly different to original so I'm thinking I switched a wire somewhere. Help!
Let us know the model number of your range and which element you replaced. We'll try to help you check the wiring.
I noticed on mine 3 of the 4 switches, when turned on, increase the brightness of the indicator light. One of them makes no change. I’m thinking that’s the bad one.
Thank you for the video. How to know the Part number so I can order it ?
Go to our Sears PartsDirect website www.searspartsdirect.com/ and key the model number of your range into the search bar at the top of the page. Look up the part number on the parts list diagram. Note: The part numbers for infinite burner switches on some diagrams are incorrect due to errant parts lists provided by manufacturers. Let us know the model number of your range and which part you're replacing if you need help finding the right part number.
have the same stove/oven.. can you tell me a part number for the switch.. ill do it myself.. since sears in almost non existent.
The range shown in the video is Kenmore model 79094173314. The rear burner switches use replacement part number 316436000 ( www.searspartsdirect.com/part-number/316436000/0022/628.html ). The replacement part number for the dual burner (left-front) is 316238201 ( www.searspartsdirect.com/part-number/316238201/0022/628.html ). The part number for the large single element (right-front) is 316436001 ( www.searspartsdirect.com/part-number/316436001/0022/628.html ). If you need more help finding the replacement switch you need, let us know (and include the model number of your range in the reply). Sears PartsDirect is always available for DIY repair help and we have replacement parts for this range and most other appliances in stock.
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Is it safe to use in this situation..
Continuing to use the range with a broken element light can pose some safety risks if everyone in the household doesn't know, understand and remember about the failure and assume all burners are off when one is still on. It's best to fix the range as soon as possible so it works properly but you can continue to use the range as long as everyone in the house knows and understands the failure and checks to make sure all burners are off when the range isn't being used. Ranges with a ceramic glass top also have a hot surface light that will turn on when the cooktop is hot so if the hot surface light works, then it's generally safer to use the range with a broken element on light.
Sears PartsDirect thank you so much ..
Dumb question: If the element on light stays on all the time, shouldn't I be looking for the disconnect that causes it to turn OFF? None of the burners are turned on. In the video, you disconnected one wire, and the light turned ON and then you said that was the broken switch. But I thought I should be looking for the light that turns OFF. Not sure why I'm having trouble conceptualizing this!
You are looking for the switch that doesn't allow the light to stay lit when you disconnect the purple wire. If you disconnect a wire from a switch and the light stays on, then that switch likely isn't the failed switch because the light is still getting current through a bad switch. In very rare situations, 2 or more switches could have failed at the same time. That scenario is covered at the end of the video. We hope this information helps. If you need further assistance, let us know.
Good ! 👍👍👍
I don’t mind the light being on if the switch is functional
hi my stove burner indicator light wont come on when i turn the burner on
A bad burner switch, wiring failure or a burned out indicator light could be causing this problem. Let us know the model number of your range and we'll suggest some safe diagnostic tips to help you figure out what's causing the failure.
1 by 1 I removed the wires as indicated. Now all 4 are disconnected and the light is STILL on. What next?
Let us know the model number of your range and we'll try to help you.
@@searspartsdirect thank you. I cannot find a model number label anywhere. The service data sheet says electric ranges with ES 200/205/300 & 305 electronic oven controls...if that helps
Mines won't turn on what to do
If the light won't turn on when you use any of the elements, then the light bulb may be burned out or a wire may be detached from the light. Unplug the range and check the wiring connections on the light. Reconnect any loose wires. If the wires are connected properly, you'll likely need to replace the light. If only one element switch fails to turn on the light, then you'll likely need to replace that element switch. Unplug the range before replacing parts. We hope this information helps. If you need more assistance, let us know.
My light is on but the switches work, is their a fix for this?
We recommend that you follow the troubleshooting steps in the video. The element control switches control that light so a control switch is likely bad.
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Not even 3 months in and this happened. Smh
true for any electrical device out of box failure or after several years. Video helped to plan, new it was something simple. Ours was intermittent and finally broke down to were it stayed on all the time. Hope to get part soon and simple swap. Range is several years old and 20 USD part better than 700 new range. But who knows something else may go.
Im. U are. Wrong. I. Test. All swhitches. And. Its the same ting