Ceramic cooktop slow to heat

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Nathan47

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#245044 15-Jan-2019 19:27

Hi all,

I have a Simpson Atlas Apollo Ceramic cook top with one element that is very slow to heat. I'm sure the problem is not the regulator because I swapped it with another and it made no difference, so I think that means the problem must be the element itself. However I don't really understand the failure mechanism so am a little hesitant to buy a new one. So two questions then: 1. Can anyone give me some reassurance it is the element, eg is it a common problem, 2. Can anyone explain the failure mechanism?

Thanks in advance

Aredwood

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#2161731 15-Jan-2019 19:42

Is it a dual cooking zone element? The 2 elements might somehow be operating in series. Which would cause them to behave as a single element that has a low wattage.

Another possible explanation, the high temp cutouts on the elements might be designed to switch the element to a lower power setting. And that switch has failed.

Did it previously work fine? Or has it always been like that?

Nathan47

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#2161756 15-Jan-2019 20:22

Just a single, nah wasn't always like that, but probably happened a good year ago.

The switch you mention with the cutouts, is that the wee thing attached directly to the side of the element?

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#2161760 15-Jan-2019 20:32

Can't help with the problem, but if your cookware is compatible induction elements are awesome.

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#2161781 15-Jan-2019 21:37

i'd check thermostat. I had similar issue: slow to heat, can't adjust temperature, etc.

~$100 including call out fee fixed the issue.

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