James R Macon , GA October 27, 2020 Appliance: General Electric Electric Cooktop JP3030SJ2SS Switch burnt due to water boiling over I took it apart to troubleshoot. I was pretty sure it was the switch but wanted to make sure it wasn't the element as well. Sure enough the switch was burnt at a little piece of copper protruding out the side. The plastic was blackened too which was a telling sign. The element was fine. I replaced the switch, turned on the cooktop and it worked again. Apparently, these switches are wired in series because when this one went out the rest of them wouldn't turn on either. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Tony O Fontana , CA July 15, 2022 Appliance: General Electric Electric Cooktop JP3030DJ3BB The control switch shorted out because somehow fluid got into the switch during cooking on the stovetop. Replaced the control switch that shorted out. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Gary Y Stockton , CA April 06, 2026 Burner heat sitting stuck on high the switch would not respond to low setting Replace the switch by lifting up cooktop. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers