The hob does not turn on

Currently, independent hobs are gaining increasing acceptance. Moreover, they come in many different types: gas, induction or electric. What to do if there is a breakdown of the main kitchen assistant and the hob does not turn on? Is it possible to repair the hobs with your own hands, and when should you contact the "pros"?Read this article and get answers to these questions.

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Electric stove - how to repair?

The most common problems of cooking surfaces powered by electricity:

• the hob does not turn on;
• does not heat one hotplate when connected to a power source.

To solve serious problems it is advisable to consult a specialist.

What can I do by myself?

Self-repair, if you do not have special skills, is as follows:

1. Check the mains voltage. It is possible that the outlet has broken.
2. Inspect the plug and the cord for any mechanical damage. Replacing an electrical plug or cord will solve the problem.
3. Remove the surface by unplugging the wires and removing the straps. Check with the multimeter that the thermal fuse and the transformer are working. If there is no resistance or its value is different from the nominal value, these elements of the electrical circuit must be replaced.
4. Check all wiring connections for the most common electrical circuit breakage. First try to identify the fault visually, and then call the circuit using a multimeter.

Important! Finding a malfunction in the circuit is easy if you are familiar with a multimeter. If you do not have this device, you can find the damaged area with the help of an indicator screwdriver.

Common causes of breakdowns

In some cases, you can repair the hobs yourself. Sometimes the help of a professional is required.

Now let's list the main causes of faults in the electrical panels:

• The fuse has blown from the sudden surge in voltage in the network. Replacing it is not at all complicated. The cost of the fuse is very low. To avoid this problem in the future, it is recommended to install a relay that protects the device from overvoltage.
• If one or more burners are not working. Most likely, the electric circuit was cut off on the TEN.There can be several situations. If the heater is blown, it must be replaced with a new one. Sometimes the contact may break on the control unit or the switch. In this case, they need to be replaced or consult a specialist for repair.
• The hob does not turn on, as the sensor has failed. This is a much more serious problem, and a novice electrician can not cope with it. If the problem is in the sensor, then the panel needs to either be replaced or handed over for repair to a service center.

Important! Sometimes the sensor breakdown is caused by improper operation of the device. For example, the control unit burns out after washing the surface with a salt solution. This can not be done categorically.

• Burners do not heat up or heat up badly. The reason for this may be a malfunction of the temperature controller or thermostat. The latter can not be repaired, therefore, if it is damaged, it is simply replaced.
• Cooking surface crack. The case is quite rare, it can happen if the surface is made of glass ceramics. In addition to mechanical impact, the cause may be factory defects or errors in operation. Repairing can be quite expensive.

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Faults in the

induction panel The most typical problems are as follows:

1. The plate is switched off, but does not turn on afterwards. For modern models of technology - this is a fairly common phenomenon. It is not at all necessary that there is a malfunction and you will need to repair the hobs yourself. Sometimes it happens that the diameter of the dishes or the material from which it is made is not suitable for heating. Turn off the hotplate automatically, if you removed the dishes from it.

Important! Do not worry if the surface of the modern model does not heat up. The appliance heats only the dishes, and the surface itself remains cold.

1. The cookware heats up long and weakly. Most often, the reason is that you picked up the dishes unsuitable. It must be with a flat bottom, made of metal. Otherwise - the device simply "does not see" the dishes, and therefore there is no switching on.
2. The hob "turns on" by itself, without the dishes. The reason may be that on the surface of the burner there is a metal object. It is what triggers the device.

Important! Spontaneous triggering can also cause salt remaining on the surface at the end of the washing process and a malfunction of the control unit.

1. The hob does not turn on at all. It is quite simple to solve the problem: to disassemble the equipment and to ring the elements of the electric circuit.

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Gas stove - basic repair

There are enough reasons for faults. The "weak link" of the gas surface, as a rule, are nozzles and piezoelements.

Here are the main reasons for the breakdowns and how to eliminate them:

• The piezoelectric element ignites badly. Check the electrical ignition system for clogging. When clogging the electric ignition, wash it and wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
• There is no gas. First check that the gas pipe is not blocked. If the "path" for the gas is open, it is possible that the nozzle is contaminated with fat or food residues. Elimination of such a malfunction is not very difficult. The main thing is that you wipe the stove after washing with a dry clean rag.
• Incorrect installation of equipment.

Important! In modern models, any malfunction is displayed on the instrument display. An audible signal sounds. Eliminate this or that malfunction, if the kitchen appliances "peep", you can, carefully studied the instructions or contacting the service center.

Now you have basic knowledge of why the hob does not turn on or turn on incorrectly. Minor faults can be eliminated by hand. With more serious breakdowns will master a professional master.