GE cooktop parts

Common GE cooktop parts that need to be replaced

• Surface element switch. On GE electric cooktops, the surface element switch provides power to the heating element. If this part is faulty or broken, the heating element may not reach the proper temperature or even work at all. Replace the surface element switch if it doesn't work properly.
• Electronic control board. Many GE cooktops have an electronic control board that controls the burners. If the display on your cooktop stops working, the failure is often caused by the electronic control board. A control board failure can also keep burners from heating. When burners don't heat or the display doesn't work, unplug the cooktop and check the wiring connections on the electronic control board because loose wires can also cause these failures. If wire connections are okay, you may need to replace the control board to fix display problems or burner failures.
• Pressure regulator. The gas supply line for the cooktop connects directly to the pressure regulator. The pressure regulator is a mechanical device that reduces the incoming gas pressure to a safe and constant level for the cooktop burners. Replace the pressure regulator if it doesn't control gas pressure properly.
• Radiant surface element. The radiant surface element is mounted on the bottom of a ceramic glass cooktop and provides heat for that area of the cooktop. It's controlled by a surface element switch (also called a surface burner switch or infinite burner switch). The radiant surface element has a limit switch that shuts off the element to protect the ceramic glass cooktop from overheating. Replace the radiant surface element if it doesn't heat when it receives current from the surface element switch.
• Spark module. The spark module receives signals from the burner switches. When a burner control knob is in the Lite position, the spark module provides voltage to the burner igniter electrodes and lights the surface gas burner. Replace the spark module if it doesn't send voltage to the igniter electrodes to light the burners.

What to do when the spark igniters keep clicking on your GE gas cooktop

A stuck burner spark igniter switch can cause a constant ticking or clicking noise on the cooktop. The igniter switches can get wet and short out when you clean the cooktop with water, and the ticking sometimes stops once the switches dry. If the spark igniter still won't stop clicking after the switches are completely dry, replace the failed burner switch.

Some GE gas cooktops have a spark module that reignites the burner if a burner flame goes out with that burner’s gas valve still open. If your cooktop has this type of burner reignition system and the igniters click constantly with all active burner flames lit, you may need to replace the spark module because it isn’t detecting the burner flames properly or a reignition relay on the spark module is stuck.