[Dr J]

I replaced the surface unit terminal blocks on several of the burners about 6 months ago - without replacing the elements. One of the burners did not work well and finally stopped heating altogether. I took the element out and last week heard a number of loud pops when any of the elements were turned on. I replaced the faulty terminal block again and now none of the top elements heat up. The oven still works and the clock and lights work. I checked the circuit breaker as one repair site suggested. I found no problem there. Any suggestions - I am not very adept with a multi-meter so have not checked the wall plug or electricity getting to the stove. Is there a fuse in this model ? I have not seen it.

[PS Volunteer - Appguy]

You are our eyes, if cannot supply voltage measurements, we are all in the dark.

[Dr J]

That is rather poetic, AppMan. Thanks for the reply. After posting here, I went back and plugged the range in and the right pair of top burners were ok! Not sure if I missed that or something happened. So I have oven and top burners on right side of range burning. That should mean that I have power from the wall to those elements. I used my multimeter and checked continuity from the power block at the bottom of the range ( where the wall connector comes in) to the two switches controlling the left two burners. Checked red and black power wires with no apparent loss of continuity. I checked the two wires coming out of the switch going to the burner assembly - both are continuous (on both burners). I checked the switches by checking for continuity across - no continuity between red and black wires when switch was closed but as I turned the switch - I got continuity - I take this to mean that the switch is working. So here is what I think I have - power from the wall into the stove, from the stove to the oven and right bank of burners, continuity from the power intake block to the left burners. I have checked all connectors on the switches by removing and replugging them in - but still no burners on the left side. The elements from the left burners work in the right burners. Any suggestions? I am about ready to call in the repairman!

[PS Volunteer - Appguy]

If the burner sockets look good and are making contact with the burners, then it's likely you have two bad controls for the left two burners. You can allways swap them with the right controls to confirm.

[Dr J]

That was it, Appman. I swapped the switches and I have 2 bad switches to replace. Thanks for your help!