Jenn-Air JED8430 Electric Cooktop - Page 4 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
A metal pot lid was set on top of the ceramic cook
In case anyone else encounters this problem here's what
worked for me. I had this happen last night and came here
searching for answers. It did not unloosen on it's own
after being left overnight. Finally this morning I came up
with something that worked for me. Shoot the lid all
around with a hairdryer and use a towel to keep seeing if
it has loosened up enough to move. After a few miuntes of
spraying it with the heat it stared sliding around and then
came up.
How do you clean white top
You can use oven cleaner. Read the label and find the part about cool cleaning or over night cleaning. I have cleaned up pyrex casserole dishes that I sort of over baked. Wipes right out the next morning.
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Switch remains red after unit is turned off
The reason why the switch is still red after it is turned off is to let you know the surface is still hot. When the surface cools down it will go off. It is a safety feature that is built in to the top.
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One of the knobs will not turn at all in either
The picture shows a drop in glass cook top (electric) You have to pull the top, disassemble it from the bottom and replace the switch. Most switches have five wires on them L1 L2 which are your hot 240v, h1 h2 which go to the burner(dual burner switch has h3 h4), and p is the pilot. Terminals are marked, just change one wire as you go or mark the wires as you change the part. Make sure your house breaker is off, no power to unit when working on it . Be careful of the glass top when working on it
Can't remove burnt milk from right burner on stovetop?
I'm happy to say burnt milk can be removed with a combination of cerama bryte and let sit for one hour and then lots o elbow grease hard rubbling with also applying Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works very well but you have to still rub alot to get it safely scratch-free removed.
Front burner won't come on. Others fine. Have
Sorry but no. If you have a burner not working it will be 1 of 2 things. 1st the switch that controls that burner is bad which would be the easiest and less expensive to replace. The other is the element. Good luck but I really do feel it will be the switch.
One of the four burners does not work. The light
Yes, you have a bad burner, sensor, burner switch, or wiring problem. The most likely is the burner switch. You should get this repaired asap, as this could be shorting out inside, and cause an electrical shock hazard. Unlikely but enough of a possibility that you should fix it soon.
All 4 elements suddenly won't heat.
Likely a short in the junction box. Turn off the breaker and open the junction box for inspection. Problem is likely at the cooktop end of the feed from the breaker.
Check voltage at the junction. Should one side of the corcuit be dead, turn off power and call an electrician as the wiring probably has had a short due to staple or nail penetration and would be a fir hazard. Call an electrician if this is the case.
No heat to all elements
VERIFY that ALL voltages are present. The power CAN appear to be getting there, but one side of the 240 volt line could be open and indicators SEEM to work but nothing will operate.
Spot on Jenn Air smooth cook top stove with down draft.
Use Cooktop Cleaner with a soft micro cloth. Don't use water. Buff until the mark disappears.
Hint: Never clean the cooktop until it is completely cool to touch as doing so makes cleaning much harder. Never use abrasives on the glass or abrasive cast iron skillets.
Stove top is throwing sparks & flipping the
I think that one or more of your infinite switches have shorted and need to be replaced.
For an exploded view of the unit check out
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=47639&diagram_id=681565#d681565
For details on how to replace the switches, check out my other posts
How do you get the black top off. I have to put
I had the same problem. Mine was caused by liquid seeping into the infinite switch (the switch that gets rotated by the knob to set burner temperature). This caused one of the live wires to short to ground within the switch. Bad Design IMHO. Replacing the switch fixed the problem (you can get replacement parts at Searspartsdirect.com - search using the cooktop model number).
You first need to remove the unit from its installation. Start by disconnecting the exhaust fan from the ductwork. Then push the cooktop up.
To get at the switch you need to remove the top by taking off only the top row of screws all around the unit and also in the down draft cavity (the down draft cavity is where the grease guard mesh is)
Turn off the circuit breaker to the cooktop. Verify by making sure the burners/fan do not come on. Disconnect the exhaust fan (underneath the cooktop) from the ductwork by removing the tape that joins it. While you are underneath the cooktop, open the junction box. Label the four wires that are joined so that you will be able to connect them later. Then disconnect the four wires. Remove the metal sheating that connects to the junction box (there is a nut on the inside of the junction box that you loosen. Pull out all the supply wires (from the mains) from the junction box. Then push the cooktop up and out and lay it flat on a table with the flat side down.
Take off only the top row of screws all around the unit. Rotate the unit so that you can get to the down draft cavity (the down draft cavity is where the grease guard mesh is). Remove the two center screws. Then pull the black top off.
For an exploded view of the unit check out
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=47639&diagram_id=681565#d681565
The jenair made a popping sound, wasn't even
I had the same problem. Mine was caused by liquid seeping into the
infinite switch (the switch that gets rotated by the knob to set burner
temperature). This caused one of the live wires to short to ground
within the switch. Bad Design IMHO. Replacing the switch fixed the
problem (you can get replacement parts at Searspartsdirect.com - search
using the cooktop model number).
You first need to remove the unit from its installation. Start by disconnecting the exhaust fan from the ductwork. Then push the cooktop up.
To get at the switch you need to
remove the top by taking off only the top row of screws all around the
unit and also in the down draft cavity (the down draft cavity is where the grease guard mesh is)
How do I replace the switch for a jennair electric
You first need to remove the unit from its installation. Start by disconnecting the exhaust fan from the ductwork. Then push the cooktop up.
To get at the switch you need to remove the top by taking off only the
top row of screws all around the unit and also at the top of the down draft cavity (the down draft cavity is where the grease guard mesh is)
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