DIY hob malfunction repair

The hob is one of the most important appliances in the kitchen, and, like any other technique, is prone to breakdown, but it is quite simple to make repairs with your own hands. If a malfunction is discovered during the warranty period, your stove will be repaired free of charge. 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 have listed all the malfunctions of the hob and step by step disassembled 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 into the outlet, but does not work at all, or only one of the burners does not heat up. DIY repair can be disassembled into the following steps:

1. We check the voltage in the socket, due to heavy loads, the socket contacts often burn out.
2. We check the plug and cord for mechanical damage - they can simply shorten or even break the chain. Most often, damage is observed in the places where the panel is connected to the outlet. Found damage - we replace the cord.
3. We turn off the power, remove the fasteners and dismantle the surface from the tabletop. We disassemble the surface and move on to the next step.
4. 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.
5. 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 visually visible, all 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 for repairs, with which you can check the presence of voltage on all parts of the circuit. We also recommend watching a video that will help you repair the hobs yourself.

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Electrical panel faults

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 a new fuse and a simple replacement process make it easy to repair this fault yourself. For the future, we advise you to purchase a device that will protect your electrical network from power surges.
• If one or two cooking zones do not work... We check the wire that supplies voltage to the heating element. Under the influence of temperature, it is sealed off. 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 repaired, a new one should be bought and replaced.
• Cracked glass ceramic surface... We find out the reason, if you did not drop anything heavy, we apply to the service under warranty, this is a typical factory defect, the manufacturer will repair it free of charge. If you yourself are to blame for the crack, you will have to send 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

Although induction panels are the most modern and high-tech devices, they are also not immune to malfunctions. We will analyze the main malfunctions of induction panels, and what repairs you can try to do yourself.

1. The induction hob does not turn on or turns off immediately- most often this is a feature of this type of panels, 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. Also, the hotplate will turn off automatically if you remove the dishes from the surface.
2. The induction cooker heats up for a long time and weakly- again, read the requirements for the dishes in the instructions. 90% of induction hob malfunctions are associated with the wrong cookware.
3. The induction hob turns on automaticallyalthough there is no cookware on the hotplate. Remove all metal objects and clean the salt from the stove, if this does not help, you have a problem in the control unit, it needs to be repaired or replaced. Better to contact the service.
4. The induction hob does not work... The principle of diagnostics and repair does not change, experts first check the fuse. then they ring the entire chain for an open circuit and replace the burnt-out part.

Gas hob

The last type 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 faults and everything is easily eliminated.

• Gas does not ignite or ignites poorly. We immediately check the electric ignition (piezo) for blockage or liquid. In 90% of cases, it is sufficient to thoroughly wash 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 necessary, prevention is enough.We check the gas pipe, if the valve is open and there is gas in the system, proceed to check the nozzles. The clogging occurs with fat or food debris, it is enough to clean it. 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 experiences on DIY repair from specialists and other users, namely your model with detailed instructions and photos.

If we analyze all the malfunctions of hobs that may occur during operation, we can say with confidence that most of them can be repaired by hand.

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To summarize, the fault rating

• Fuse blown
• Contact broke
• The chain is broken
• Cable damage
• Clogging of the plate, nozzles
• The heating element broke
• Sensor does not work

All these malfunctions are eliminated by hand, if you are faced with a more complex problem and are not sure of your knowledge and powers, contact the service center.