Maytag
Overheating or burning insulation/food residue
Oven emits strong burning or electrical smell when heating
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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
Spilled food on elements, new oven protective oils burning off, wiring insulation overheating, failing element
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety First: If you smell burning plastic or see smoke from control areas, turn off power immediately.
- Initial burn-in: For new ovens, run an empty bake cycle at 400–450°F for 30–60 minutes with good ventilation to burn off manufacturing residues.
- Clean spills: Once cool, clean any heavy food spills from the oven floor and elements.
- Inspect wiring: If smell is electrical, remove rear panel and inspect wiring and control board for overheating or melting.
- Replace damaged parts: Replace any burnt wires, elements, or control boards as needed.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
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