Replacement cooktop indicator light doesn't turn off.
Kenmore Cooktop 790-42734403. One of the burner indicator lights burned out. We ordered replacement 18044827 from Sears Parts website. After installation, light stays on. We switched the wires with no change. Your help is appreciated.
James
Maestro
I'm sorry to hear that you are having some difficulties with your Kenmore Cooktop. I did some research for you at Managemylife.com and found an expert answer to a similar question that may help until your expert can respond to your specific question. The link is attached below. The expert who will assist you, can walk you through a repair like this or let you know if this may be something a technician should perform. He can also verify parts that may be required for you to order.
Jimmy k
Expert
Either a contact in the switch is not opening or the contact in the limiter on the element is not opening. Either of these failures will cause the indicator light for that particular element to remain on continuously.
Testing for this problem requires testing the 2 contacts with an ohm meter or voltmeter. If you want to troubleshoot the cooktop, reply on this thread and I will furnish instructions for testing the limiter and switch.If you are not comfortable making these tests, you can go to Home Services and get a Sears technician to repair the cooktop.Join this conversation.
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