Siemens Overheating of Surrounding Glass / Heat Transfer Issue

Cooktop surface around burners or zones is excessively hot or discolored

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.

Possible Causes

Oversized cookware covering control area, Prolonged high-power operation, Faulty temperature limiter on radiant element, Poor ventilation under cooktop

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Allow the cooktop to cool before touching the surface.

User actions:

Use cookware that matches the zone size and does not cover the control area.
Avoid running multiple zones at maximum power for extended periods.

Technician actions:

Check the temperature limiter on radiant elements for correct operation.
Verify that installation clearances and ventilation meet Siemens specifications.
Inspect for signs of overheating under the glass and replace damaged components.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Radiant Element Temperature Limiter

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