How to Test the Infinite Switch on an Electrical Range | HD Supply

Learn how to test the infinite switch on an electrical range.

[DOUGHGON]

One sure way to know if you have a bad infinite switch is the element on indicator light will stay on even when the switches are in the off position. From here you unplug your range/ stove and inspect the switches. Usually the faulty one will be burnt or frayed etc. Take a pic of where the terminal ends are connected to the switch and disconnect them then plug your stove back up. If the element on indicator light is off that is your faulty switch. Make sure the terminal ends aren’t touching any metal before plugging your stove back up for this test. This method is for those who don’t have a multi meter at their disposal.

[txtxun]

I didn't know there were 2 sizes of inifinte switches until I saw this video. Thanks.

[mikegreco]

Thank you for the video. I'm no professional but I was able to diagnose my bad switch because of this video. Easy fix

[ryanphillips]

Thanks for the info. I was able to test my switch and determine it was the problem and not the burner. When I removed the switch you could see that the contacts where burnt, but testing helped speed the process.

[kevingregory]

Man thank you I’m new to the field and your a life saver

[Marcoosianism]

Nice test procedure, thanks. I'd like to know how to repair a switch that's not regulating temperature correctly. Mine is constantly on HIGH no matter where the dial is pointing, except in the OFF position where it's off.

[mitchelfisher]

Cam you describe how you set up the volt meter

[poca]

Electric stove, only one stovetop coil makes a sharp thumping noise every 3 seconds or so. The noise seems to be coming from behind the knob.

[SpikeG]

I am grateful for the comments which actually do provide the useful information missing from this very poor video.

[travisskyski]

So frustrating u dont answer the 2 most important questions.
1.What reading are you getting
2.What setting do you have your multimeter set to ?!😑

[treadaar]

How does this test that the switch will function correctly through a duty cycle? Surely this will fail to find a switch the only intermittently turns on or off at the incorrect times?

[steveandrews]

How about when testing an electric oven theromstat swith / oven temperature control switch? Is it considered "an infinite switch", too? I have a 90s model Frigidaire electric oven, with a Robert Shaw temp./ thermostat control switch, that has 6 wired contacts / 6 wires coming into it; they are labeled L1, L2, 1, 2, 3, 4. It has a built in copper thermostat capillary tube going around into the back of the oven. I think this switch is bad. How do I test it with an ohmeter? Thanks.

[chetbal]

He said wear gloves and protective glasses, yet carried on without them :) Do what I tell not what I do.

[tenwang]

Looks like he misses to show the setting of continuity requirement and thereby reading the level of continuity also show whether the continuity is bad or good. To me, it doesn’t show the full test requirement, if I’m not wrong enough!