Hotpoint-Ariston
Grill Element Failure
Grill does not work, but oven heats normally in other modes.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Open grill element, Burnt grill element terminals, Faulty grill selector contact, Broken wiring to grill element
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power and allow the grill area to cool fully.
Step-by-step checks:
- 1. Inspect grill element: Look at the top of the cavity for visible damage to the grill bar(s).
- 2. Access terminals: Remove the rear panel to reach the grill element connections. Check for burnt or loose connectors.
- 3. Test element: Disconnect wires and measure resistance. Replace the Hotpoint-Ariston grill element if open circuit.
- 4. Check selector switch: On knob-controlled models, test the grill contacts on the function selector for continuity when grill is selected. Replace the function selector switch if faulty.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Grill / Upper Heating Element
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