DeLonghi Overheating of Cooktop Surface

Cooktop glass or stainless surface gets excessively hot around burners or control panel.

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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

Missing or damaged heat shields, Blocked cooling airflow under cooktop, Oversized cookware covering multiple burners, Incorrect installation clearance

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off all burners and allow the surface to cool. Avoid touching hot metal or glass.

  • Check cookware size: Use pans that match the burner size and avoid oversized griddles that trap heat over controls.
  • Inspect installation: Verify that the cooktop or range has the required clearances and ventilation as per the DeLonghi installation manual.
  • Check heat shields: Remove the cooktop from the counter (if built-in) and ensure all factory-installed heat shields and insulation are present and correctly positioned.
  • Professional inspection: If surfaces still overheat, have a technician check for missing insulation, damaged cooling fans (on induction models), or improper installation.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cooktop Heat Shield / Insulation Kit
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