Get support for Kenmore 4050 - Pro 36 in. Electric Slide-In Cooktop

Kenmore 4050 Support Question

Kenmore 4050 Support Question

Find answers below for this question about Kenmore 4050 - Pro 36 in. Electric Slide-In Cooktop.
Need a Kenmore 4050 manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!
Question posted by Jmbrooks11 on March 17th, 2014

Kenmore Pro 40503 Electric Cooktop

As of this morning, the elements will not turn on. The "elements on" light turns on when you turn on element, but none of the elements will get warm or hot, regardless of whether it is on Lo or High. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jim

Current Answers

Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on March 18th, 2014 10:29 AM
This answer was accepted by the poster of the original question.
BusterDoogen

Member since:
October 30th, 2011

Points: 28,565,447
1,100
points

Entire cooktop does not operate.

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse.

If the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician.

Wiring connection is not complete. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for service (see back cover).

Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.

Surface element does not heat. No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate" in this

Before You Call checklist. Too low heat setting. Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on. Incorrect control is on. Be sure to use correct control for the element to be used.

I hope this is helpful to you!

Please respond to my effort to provide you with the best possible solution by using the "Acceptable Solution" and/or the "Helpful" buttons when the answer has proven to be helpful. Please feel free to submit further info for your question, if a solution was not provided. I appreciate the opportunity to serve you.


Related Kenmore 4050 Manual Pages

Use and Care Guide - Page 2

... apply to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags. 2. Some...Element 9 Operating the Bridge Surface Element 9-10 Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready TM) Zone 11 General Care & Cleaning 12-13 Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop 12 Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance .... 12-13 Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel 13 BeforeYou Call 14 Notes 15 Sears Service 16 Kenmore Pro...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3

... fails, always turn fan on this appliance. = in case of the appliance unless specifically recommended in color. Flammable materials should be hot even though they have had sufficient time to Situations that may Cause bodily injury or property damage: • Remove all instructions given. Do not allow grease to the cooktop. Exhaust fan...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... to warn customers of electric shock. Pans that has boiled dry may also be done to a hot surface. = Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass. See bottom of the appliance. Serial No. Do not use aluminum foil as a cover placed on the serial plate. This serial plate is accidentally turned on, the decorative...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5

...your product is in -home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling I]_ Power surge protection against electrical damage due to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can call is ... AGREEMENTS In the U.S.A. Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on to ..... Your new Kenmore ceproduct is designed, manufactured and tested to schedule service. Purchase a Master ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... a light coating of handle does not tilt pan. Cookware bottoms must be damaged. After each use: =To prevent rusting, store in direct contact with the surface cooking areas. Be sure to follow the recommendations for best cooking results. Easy to element surface diameter. Figure 2 For ceramic glass cooktop models, use to prevent hot spills...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7

...efficient cooking, turn off cycle. This will glow red. The radiant surface elements are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that allows the element to complete ... surrounding the elements may become hot enough to the ceramic cooktop. To maintain the selected setting, the element will spread to form Bridge element. Location of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Figure...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... vegetables 2-4 (Medium low) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew LO-2 (Low) i Keep warm, melt, simmer ! To Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements 1. Hi (High) Start most cooking operations on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to make contact with the Bridge element. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... Bridge element. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed . Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed . Start most cooking operations on previous page for normal cookware, the Bridge element can work like a griddle) or oval shaped cookware. Figure 1 _ Off _ Hi 6 4 2 SirT LO LO si_ 2 4 6 Hi I Figure 2 Operating the Bridge Surface Radiant Element The cooktop...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10

... surface is touched before the indicator light has turned off. To set at serving temperatures by HI, MED and LO. When done, turn the knob. (Figure 1 ) The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by using the medium level. A hot surface indicator light will come on and will remain on the cooktop they have cooled after they will...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11

.... Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop. Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Parts, and Decorative Trim For general cleaning, use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides...on the web visit www.sears.com for cleaning stainless steel. ii..... Rinse with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Stainless Steel, Chrome Decorative Trim Clean with a damp...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12

...hot cooktop. Rub the soiled area using a non-abrasive plastic type no residue. Do not use the pad you use to clean the entire cooktop surface. Permanent damage (such as illustrated). After turning the surface elements OFF, wear a mitt and use a cooktop...stainless parts. For light to moderate soil: Apply a few drops of the cooktop surface) may etch or discolor the cooktop. = Do not ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13

.... If the problem is a circuit overload, have been used . Check house lights to use cookware with clean, dry bottoms. 13 Incorrect control is properly connected to remove soil. Surface element too hot or not hot enough. Be sure to be used . Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are an indicator of relative heat...

Similar Questions

Kenmoreelite36in.induct.cooktop Suddenly Turned Off.its Impossible To Turn On.
Kenmore Elite 36 inches Induction Cooktop suddenly turned off and now it is impossible to turn back ...
(Posted by claudestein 11 years ago)
Kenmore Electric Cooktop 79042732401
 the inner element does not get hot in either the duel or single mode----is it the switch or the du...
(Posted by dczimmerman1285 12 years ago)
5 Burner Gas Cook Top With Only 1 Lighting Normally!
Hello, Are there parts that I can change to get our 5-6 year old kenmore cooktop to light normally? ...
(Posted by eaglehomeinspections 14 years ago)
Ask a New Question
Use the box below to post a new question about this Kenmore product .
Points & Prizes
  • You can earn points for nearly everything you do on HelpOwl.com
  • You can trade in those points for gift cards at leading retailers such as Amazon.com and Walmart
  • It's that simple!
See How it Works
Create a Free Account

Kenmore Manuals

Find free Kenmore 4050 - Pro 36 in. Electric Slide-In Cooktop manuals and user guides available at ManualOwl.com. Try out our unique manual viewer allowing you to interact with manuals from directly within your browser!

Kenmore Reviews

View thousands of Kenmore user reviews and customer ratings available at ReviewOwl.com.

Contact Information

Complete Kenmore customer service contact information including steps to reach representatives, hours of operation, customer support links and more from ContactHelp.com.

Scoreboard Ratings

See detailed Kenmore customer service rankings, employee comments and much more from our sister site.

Kenmore Recalls

Find comprehensive Kenmore recall information updated hourly on RecallOwl.com.