Dacor Surface element temperature regulation issue

Electric cooktop element cycles on and off too quickly or does not reach set temperature

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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

Faulty infinite switch, Defective limiter on element, Poor pan contact or warped cookware, Incorrect voltage supply

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn OFF power before accessing controls or elements.

  • Check cookware: Use flat-bottomed pans that fully cover the element. Warped or undersized pans can cause rapid cycling.
  • Test other elements: If only one element behaves poorly, suspect its limiter or infinite switch. If all elements are weak, check supply voltage.
  • Replace infinite switch: For knob-controlled Dacor cooktops, remove the control panel, label wires, and replace the infinite switch for the affected element.
  • Replace element: If the limiter is integrated and faulty, replace the entire element assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Infinite Switch
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