FGEF3030PFB Frigidaire range smoke and fire

[Missouriman13]

Model Number

FGEF3030PFB

Brand

Frigidaire

Age

6-10 years

Was using a stovetop burner when smoke and small flames began coming out the front of the stove around where the clock is. I assume I need a new control board

This is my best guess as to what the problem is. Thoughts?

This part?

 

[rickgburton]

Here's the part you need:

Frigidaire 5304515069 Clock/timer (AP6328983) - AppliancePartsPros.com

CLOCK/TIMER 5304515069 / AP6328983 made by Frigidaire

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[Missouriman13]

Awesome thank you!
Do these normally just crap out and start on fire like mine did? Or is it a normal Frigidaire brand thing?

 

[rickgburton]

I wouldn't say it's common but it does happen. That relay is for L1 or L2 so it carries a lot of current. When the relay contacts wear, current heat builds up and burns the contacts. 98% of the time this opens the circuit. 2% of the time, the contacts in the relay "weld" together and the heat build up continues and things burn.

 

[Missouriman13]

Interesting. Wow. Thanks for the great information

 

[rickgburton]

Anytime!