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Whirlpool Smoothtop Cooktop Hot Light On: Control Still on or Glass Still Hot

An indicator or hot light that stays on, on a Whirlpool electric radiant smoothtop cooktop, means a cooktop control is still on or an element is still too hot to touch safely. It is a safety…

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Code
Indicator or Hot Light On
Appliance
Cooktop
Brand
Whirlpool
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What Indicator or Hot Light On means

An indicator or hot light that stays on, on a Whirlpool electric radiant smoothtop cooktop, means a cooktop control is still on or an element is still too hot to touch safely. It is a safety reminder. Make sure all the controls are off and give the cooktop time to cool; the light goes out once the surface is cool enough.

Common causes of Indicator or Hot Light On

  • A cooking area control still switched on
  • A glass surface that has not cooled yet
  • If the light stays on when cold: the control or its indicator circuit
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check that every cooktop control is off. 2. Do not touch the glass; allow the cooktop to cool. 3. If the light is still on after it is cool, turn the breaker off for a minute. 4. Turn the breaker on and keep an eye on the cooktop for a minute. 5. Verify cooktop operation.

! Why to stop there
  • A hot light on a fully cool cooktop could be a control reading a false state.
  • We test the controls and the temperature sensing behind the indicator.
  • The price is written before work, and the repair has a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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Indicator or Hot Light OnIndicator or Hot Light On questions
Why is the hot light on when everything is off?

The glass may still be hot enough to burn you, even if it looks normal. Wait for it to cool, and the light should go out.

How long does the hot light stay on?

It stays on as long as the surface is hot. The time depends on what you cooked, so check by waiting rather than touching the glass.

Is it dangerous if the hot light never goes out?

If the cooktop is cold and the light stays on, the sensing may be wrong. Keep children away from it and call us to test the control.

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