Siemens
Overheating or Contamination on Heating Components
Strong burning smell or smoke from cooktop or range during normal use
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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
Food or grease spilled on elements, New appliance burn-in residues, Electrical overheating of wiring or components, Blocked ventilation
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: If you see flames or suspect an electrical fire, switch off power at the breaker and, if safe, smother flames with a lid or fire blanket. Do not use water on grease or electrical fires.
User actions:
- For new appliances, run the oven empty at a high temperature for 30–60 minutes with good ventilation to burn off manufacturing residues.
- Clean spilled food and grease from burners, drip trays, and oven cavity.
Technician actions:
- Inspect internal wiring and components for signs of overheating or burning.
- Replace any discolored or damaged wiring harnesses or modules.
- Verify that cooling fans and ventilation paths are unobstructed.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Internal Wiring Harness
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