KitchenAid
Overheating Component or Wiring Insulation Burn
Strong burning or electrical smell when oven is in use
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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
Food/grease on elements, new insulation curing, wiring harness touching hot surfaces, failing element arcing
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: If you see smoke from control area or smell strong electrical burning, turn off power immediately.
- Inspect elements: Look for arcing, bright spots, or damage on elements.
- Check wiring: With power off, remove rear panel and inspect wiring for melted insulation or contact with hot metal.
- New oven smell: For new installations, a mild odor is normal for the first few uses; run a burn-in cycle per the manual.
Replace any damaged wiring or elements. If the smell originates from the control board, replace the board.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
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