Holly for Model Number 790.9621340B The front left burner on the stove is not heating. Testing it with an Ohm meter shows that it is still getting some current through it (though not as much as the other elements), but it is not 'spiking' when the element is turned on. All the wires appear to be in good condition. Could this be a problem with the element or could it be an element switch?
Answer Hi Holly. Use a flash light and look down from the top of the glass top to see if any section of the dual element part # 316555800 has burnt open. It sounds like since you have some burner current that the infinite switch part # 316436001 has opened internally on the higher settings. You can use a volt/ohm meter part # MA-DM1 to assist you in your diagnostics. Power removed, you can remove the wires to the infinite switch (after marking them for reconnection). Use the ohm meter on R x 1 at the back of the switch. One meter lead on L1, and the other lead on H1. Rotate the switch slowly on low, mid, and high settings. This should give some resistance on the dial as you rotate it. If at any time (other then the switch off position), it reads 0-ohms, this means the switch is bad. Then do the same between the L2 and H2 terminals. Thank You. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Friday, May 18, 2012