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Our downdraft fan switch broke (stuck on) on our electric jenn air cooktop jed8430adb so I took it apart, while it was running, to disconnect the switch and accidently touched conduit from the switch to metal on the side resulting in sparks and the whole cooktop (heat lights and all) instantly turning off. I think I blew a fuse on the unit itself (I think a fuse?) so now the whole stovetop is not working. Is there a fuse and replacement switch for that unit and if so - is there a refererance guide (map) to show where to access it?
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The downdraft is electric so there must be something malfunctioning with it. It is a high volume downdraft fan that is to be vented to the outside. Could it be that something has clogged the vent hole up, not allowing the fan to evacuate the smoke?
While I am not a big fan of Jenn-Air, their fans are usually high quality if they are installed correctly, with the proper vent lines.
You first need to remove the unit from its installation. Start by disconnecting the exhaust fan from the ductwork. Then push the cooktop up.
To get at the switch you need to remove the top by taking off only the
top row of screws all around the unit and also at the top of the down draft cavity (the down draft cavity is where the grease guard mesh is)
NO METAL KNOB FOR THAT MODEL COZ IF USE METAL EVERY TIME U USE IS HOT THATS WHY DESIGN FOR PLASTIC,MUCH BETTER TO U REMOVE THE KNOBS AFTER U TUNN ON THE HOBS TO LESS MELT THEN RETURN IT IF U TUNR IT OR ADJUST.
You can get a new cooktop surface from Maytag/Jennair for $229. It is a pain however to replace it. Where is the crack in your cooktop and does that crack pass directly through a heating element? If not, then you may be able to repair it. I broke the corner off mine, and then dropped the piece (now 5 pieces). I was able to bond them back together and you really can't tell it was ever broken. But, it takes some work.
the unit doesnt have any internal fuses. you have a house fuse blown or circuit breaker that tripped. the fan switch can be found online or from your local parts house and make sure you get the clips to hold it to the mounting tabs. next time you get ready to work on it, just make sure and turn off the power first as you will touch the metal terminals to the frame again.
Have you checked the breaker in the panle box?
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