Café Radiant Surface Element Failure

Electric radiant cooktop element will not heat, indicator light may be off

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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 radiant element coil, failed infinite switch or burner control, loose wiring at element terminals, burned connector

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker before lifting the cooktop or accessing elements.

  • Test other elements: If only one element fails, suspect that element or its control. If multiple fail, suspect a supply or control issue.
  • Access element: On Café radiant cooktops, remove the glass top as per service instructions to access the radiant elements.
  • Check continuity: Disconnect the suspect element and measure resistance across its terminals. An open reading indicates a failed element.
  • Inspect connectors: Look for burned or loose spade connectors at the element and control switch.
  • Replace parts: Replace the radiant surface element if open. If the element is good but not receiving power, replace the infinite switch or electronic burner control.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Radiant Surface Element
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