Situations, when one or more hotplates fail, are not so rare. How to act in such a case? If the hotplate does not work on the hob, it is necessary to check the power circuit elements, thermostats, control panel, and temperature switches. However, having no knowledge of the design features of this device type, and the skills of their assembly and disassembly, as well as special fixing tools, it will not be possible to properly identify the cause of the malfunction.
Thus, if such a situation happens with your kitchen appliance you need to contact professional appliance repair in Toronto. The only thing that any person can determine without competent repairman assistance is the presence of a crack on the working surface of the hob.
DIY hotplate testing
If you have even minimal skills working with electronic devices, you can do the following:
- Check the voltage in the outlet. Due to heavy loads, the outlet contacts often burn out.
- Check the plug and cord for mechanical damage. Most often, damage occurs at the points where the hob is connected to the outlet. If the damage is found, the cord must be replaced.
- Turn off the power, remove the fasteners, and dismantle the hob from the countertop. It is necessary to disassemble the hob and move on to the next step.
- Check all wires, as well as their connections to the hotplates, thermostat, switches, control panel for open circuit. If the breakage is not visible and all the contacts are in order, it is necessary to check each connection with a multimeter.
- Check the transformer and the thermal fuse. In case of zero resistance, or if it differs significantly from that declared by the manufacturer, the replacement of frequently required parts is necessary.
The related malfunctions
Toronto appliance repair specialists are ready to fix the following hob malfunctions:
- Insufficient hotplate heating power. One of the reasons for insufficient power may be the weakening of the spring pressing the induction coil against the glass-ceramic surface. Adjusting the spring tension will correct the problem.
- One of the hotplates is defective. Make sure to use the correct cookware. If the selected cookware is made of the right material, then a faulty temperature sensor is the likely cause of failure. Its replacement is required.
- No display and the induction hob does not turn on. There may be several reasons for this problem: a blown fuse, a start button, a control unit, a touch panel. The trained appliance repair professionals delivering stove repair services in Toronto and GTA will be able to diagnose and fix the breakdown.
- Cooling fan problem. Normally, it starts at a temperature of more than 50 degrees C. If the temperature is lower, it does not turn on. The skilled fixer will test check to diagnose a problem with the fan. If it is really defective, it needs to be replaced.
Also, it may happen that the left or right pair of hotplates does not work. The professional technician will check the contacts and connections of the coils and the control unit. If the contacts are normal, either the control unit or the hotplates unit will need to be replaced. However, in some instances, the probable cause lies in the loose contacts on the terminal box or in the blown fuse of the coil block. Contact restoration or fuse replacement required.