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How to fix a radiant surface element on your GE electric range when it doesn't heat properly

A break or flaw in the ribbon heating element of a radiant surface element can prevent the surface element from heating properly. If a portion of the radiant surface element doesn't heat, replace the surface element.

A faulty control switch or failed surface burner relay control board can also cause surface element heating problems. If a surface element heats evenly but you can't control the temperature using the surface element switch, replace the surface element switch. Replace the relay control board is it doesn't regulate the surface element to produce the heating level you set.

A broken temperature limiter on a radiant surface element may shut off the element too soon, preventing the surface element from reaching the desired temperature. If the element cycles on and off frequently and doesn't reach the proper temperature when you choose the high setting, replace the surface element temperature limiter. The thermal limiter is sometimes included with the radiant surface element so replace the radiant surface element if the thermal limiter isn't available separately from the radiant surface element.

Top-selling repair parts for GE electric ranges

• Surface element switch. The surface element switch (also called a surface burner switch or infinite burner switch) is mounted on the control panel of an electric range or cooktop. It's an electrical switch that turns on and off the associated surface element and also controls the how much heat the element produces.
• Thermal fuse. Many ovens have a bi-metal thermal fuse that protects the oven from overheating. The oven thermal fuse trips when the controls aren't working properly and the temperature in the oven gets too hot.
• Relay control board. Some ranges have a relay control board that's separate from the timer and control board. The relay board has electrical relays (switches) that control voltage going to major loads such as the bake element or a surface element, based on signals from the control board.
• 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.
• Oven door light switch. The oven door light switch is a plunger switch on the frame of the oven above the opening to the oven. The oven door pushes the oven light switch plunger in when the door is closed to turn the light off. When the door is open, the plunger is released and the light is on.

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