The hob is one of the most important appliances in the kitchen, and, like any other technique, is prone to breakdown, but making repairs with your own hands is quite simple. If a malfunction is discovered during the warranty period, your stove will be repaired for free. But if a breakdown occurs several years later, you can try to repair the hob with your own hands, since contacting specialists can cost a little less than buying a new stove.
In this article, our experts listed all the malfunctions of the hobs and phasedly examined the process of repairing malfunctions with their own hands.
Electric hob
The hob does not turn on - the most common malfunction of electrical panels, the device is plugged in, but does not work at all, or only one of the rings does not heat up. DIY repair can be disassembled into the following steps:
- We check the voltage in the outlet; due to heavy loads, the socket contacts often burn out.
- We check the plug and cord for mechanical damage - they can trite to shorten or even break the chain. Most often, damage is observed at the points where the panel is connected to the outlet. Found damage - we replace the cord.
- We turn off the power, remove the fasteners and dismantle the surface from the tabletop. We disassemble the surface and proceed to the next step.
- We take a multimeter and check the transformer, the next step is to check the thermal fuse. In the absence of resistance, or if it differs significantly from that declared by the manufacturer, parts must be replaced, they are sold in many electronics stores.
- One hotplate on the hob does not work - it is necessary to check all the wires, as well as their connections to the burners, thermostat, switches, control panel for the fact of an open circuit. If the malfunction is not visible visually, all the contacts are in place, we take a multimeter and check each connection.
If you do not have a multimeter, you can use an indicator screwdriver to repair it, with which you can check for voltage in all parts of the circuit. We also recommend watching a video that will help you repair the hobs yourself.
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Faulty electrical panels
The main malfunctions that users of electric hobs may encounter are as follows:
- Blown fuse - occurs due to a power surge. The low price of the new fuse and the easy replacement process makes it easy to repair this problem with your own hands.For the future, we advise you to purchase a device that protects your electrical network from power surges.
- If one or two burners do not work... Check the wire that supplies voltage to the heater. Under the influence of temperature, it is soldered. Repair is very simple, just solder it in place with a soldering iron. If the circuit is not broken, the heating element itself has burned out, you will need to buy a new one and replace it. Before changing, make sure there is a circuit between the heating element and the control panel, the cause of the malfunction may be poor contact.
- Sensor does not work- the hob does not turn on. One of the rarest and most difficult malfunctions of touch-sensitive hobs. You can again check the circuit, if there is no breakage, then you will have to replace the touch panel completely, but it is better to hand it over for repair. The reason may be incorrect operation, care by prohibited means. Only a specialist who is perfectly familiar with electronics can repair at home.
- The hotplate does not heat up well or does not work at all... The reason is poor contact with the heating element, thermostat or thermostat - we check for the presence of electricity in the circuit between these segments.
- The hob gets very hot, works and does not turn off- thermostat malfunction. The thermostat is not being repaired; you should buy a new one and replace it.
- Cracked glass ceramic surface... We find out the reason, if you did not drop anything heavy, we turn to the service for warranty, this is a typical factory defect, the manufacturer will repair it for free. If you yourself are to blame for the crack, you have to give the panel for repair, it is quite difficult to replace it with your own hands. Please note that glass replacement repairs are very expensive, so use the panel according to the instructions.
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Induction hob
Induction panels, although they are the most modern and high-tech devices, are also not immune to malfunctions. We will analyze the main malfunctions of induction panels, and what repairs you can try to do yourself.
- The induction hob does not turn on or turns off immediately- most often this is a feature of this type of panel, and not a malfunction. The induction hob has a protective function, if you use the wrong diameter or material of the cookware, the hob will automatically turn off the power, and the hotplate will not heat up. The burner will also turn off automatically if you remove the dishes from the surface.
- Induction cooker heats for a long time and slightly- again, read the requirements for the dishes in the instructions. 90% of malfunctions of induction cookers are associated with improper utensils.
- The induction hob turns on automaticallyalthough there are no dishes on the burner. Remove all metal objects and clean the cooker from salt, if this does not help, you have a problem in the control unit, it needs to be repaired or replaced. It is better to contact the service.
- Induction panel does not work... The principle of diagnosis and repair does not change; first of all, specialists check the fuse. then they ring the whole chain for an open and replace the burnt part.
Gas hob
The last variety of cooking appliances is a gas surface. One of the simplest and easiest to repair with your own hands. Less electronics are used, so there are not many malfunctions and everything is easily fixed.
- Gas does not ignite or ignites poorly. Immediately check the electric ignition (piezo) for blockage or fluid. In 90% of cases, it is enough to wash it thoroughly and dry it. If this does not help, we check the presence of electricity in the circuit leading to the piezo coil.
- The gas hob does not turn on because gas does not flow to the burner. Repair of hobs in these cases is not needed; prevention is enough. We check the gas pipe, if the tap is open and there is gas in the system, we proceed to check the nozzles. Clogging occurs with fat or food debris, it is enough to clean. Do not forget to wipe dry after cleaning, moisture should not remain. If moisture remains, the piezo will not ignite.
Modern hobs are equipped with fault detection sensors and diagnostic modules, an error code appears on the screen. We find the code in the instructions and follow the specified recommendations to eliminate a specific malfunction. Use the forums, there you can find real reviews and experience on DIY repair from experts and other users, your model with detailed instructions and photos.
If you analyze all the malfunctions of the hobs that may occur during operation, it is safe to say that most of them are self-repairing.
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To summarize, the fault rating
- Fuse blown
- Contact broke
- The chain is broken
- Cable damage
- Clogging of the stove, nozzles
- TEN broke
- Sensor does not work
All these malfunctions can be fixed with your own hands, if you encounter a more complex problem and are not sure of your knowledge and strength, contact a service center.
And how to choose a native from the many induction heaters that spare parts stores offer to replace their old one? But at the same time, they cannot clearly say which one is right for me. Well, this is understandable why, because it’s easier for sellers to shove and get money soon.
Good afternoon, Ruslan! Could you tell us which model of the hob?
We can find out which spare part is better to buy and at what price in order to repair the malfunction as cheaply as possible.
I have such an induction cooker Elbee Violet 24106 with the following parameters:
Mains voltage: 220 V
Current Frequency: 50 Hz
Maximum power consumption: 2000 W
Temperature controller: 80-270 ° C
Diameter of cookware used: 12-20 cm
Dia..l. Everything is perfectly repaired in 90% (thermostat malfunction).
There is a samsung induction hob. Individually, all burners work well, but if you turn on two at once, then they barely heat up. I cannot understand what is the matter.
Good day.
Check the mains voltage first. Induction panels, as a rule, “eat” not bad electricity.
If the problem is not voltage, then most likely with the board, the so-called "brains". Here we can not advise anything, call the master.
Good day! The glass panel is peeled off from the metal, the Bosh plate. Maybe someone came across this. Everything works fine.
Good evening. During operation, the mimosa induction cooker emits a short and constant signal. But she warms up. I didn’t make sounds before. What could be the reason ?
If it works, it's probably okay. But you would like to read the documentation about your stove
the sensor does not work, does not turn on whoever can tell what the matter is, the power is on, the voltage is normal, in the instructions blow out the fuse and where is it? induction hob Electrolux
Good afternoon ! Tell me, which ignition block is on the zigmund & shtain mn 115.61 b hob?
We do not have those documentation for your model. Search the network, or experimentally look for the location of the block when disassembling, it is difficult to miss it.
Tell me how to solve the problem. Camphor does not work on a gas hob. That is, I press, turning, the piezo works, the gas burns, and when I release the handle, it goes out.
Contact the service. You need a replacement thermocouple. That is, the piezo is triggered, but the thermocouple, which controls the health of the gas supply, does not work. This was invented for safety, if the burner is filled with water and goes out, the gas supply stops.
Hello! I have a Gorenje glass-ceramic surface for electric. When two knobs are working, one of them starts to click and stops working. What is it and can we repair it ourselves?
Good day!
On the electric hob electrolux ehf 96547 xk, the digits of the indication of the heating power of two comforts began to show poorly.
Good day. NEFF Induction Panel. The enable sensor does not work, but the timer lock / enable sensor is working. But when the glass is removed, with direct contact with the sensor, it works, the panel turns on. What could be the problem? The sensors are square, silver.
An ariston hob with cast-iron burners is very hot during operation; it is not possible to touch the switches. What is the problem
please tell me one comfort during cooking turns off and the letter F is on, you have to turn off the light so that it works again
Hob ARISTON KRM 640C when you turn the power switch of the hotplate (50.57021.010), the indicator does not light up or only lights up in a certain separate position of the switch
the sensor does not work, whoever does not turn on can tell what the matter is, the power is on, the voltage is normal, the lock turns on and off.
Good day.
Direct road to the SC. All that you can check on your own - you checked.
Most likely, the matter is in the sensor module itself.
Hello, In the hob, the gas on the MAUNFELD glass has stopped turning one power switch for the burner, so the burner does not work. What could be the reason?
Good day. It is necessary to replace the regulator. Most likely it is a mechanical failure.
Good evening. Tell me, the moundfield hob, if correctly written. I turn the handle and hold it. Lit. I put it down immediately. Worst of all, a large double flame comfort.