The front right burner on the ceramic cooktop of my Kenmore 790 electric range is not working right. Only the large element works. The small one inside does not. What can I do to fix it?

Hi Will Lawler - If the small element turns on but the large element does not, then more than likely, the range has a faulty burner or switch. If I was in your position, I would personally contact a professional for an accurate diagnosis and to assist with the repairs.

I have the same issue.

I would try replacing switch for that burner. But it also could be a defective burner.

Top burners are working, broiler is working, bottom oven burners dont ignite and dont heat the oven? What can we do?

YOU DO NOT HAVE PURCHASE A NEW ONE , TAKE NOTE OF TYPE OF ELEMENTS AND ,I E LARGE/ OR SMALL, AND MODEL NUMBER AND CONTACT SUPPLIER FOR REPLACEMENTS, THEN YOU CAN TAKE OUT BROKEN ELEMENTS AND REPLACE WITH NEW ONES.

Most probable cause is a failed element

Does yours have the (small large burner switch)? If so, try switching it back and forth. It could be defective or your small burner element is bad.

You may want to re-seat the right two cooking elements, in case there is poor electrical contact. When you have them removed, clean the contacts with denatured 91% alcohol and a Q-tip. The removal procedure follows.
First, unplug the range.
LIFT–UP PORCELAIN COOKTOP 
To lift:  When cool, grasp the cooktop front 
edge.  Gently lift up until the two support rods 
snap into place. 
To lower:  Hold the cooktop front edge and 
carefully push back on each support rod to 
release.  Then lower the top into place. 
COIL ELEMENTS 
➢When an element is on, it will cycle on 
and off to maintain the heat setting. 
➢Coil elements are self-cleaning. Do not 
immerse in water. 
To remove:  When cool, raise element.  Carefully pull out and away from receptacle. 
Check them for damage. They do wear out.
To replace:  Insert element terminals into receptacle.  Guide the element into place. Press down on the outer edge of element until it sits level on drip bowl. 
COIL ELEMENT SURFACE 
➢ On Canadian models, the two front elements will not operate during self-clean.To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire, never line drip bowls with aluminum foil.


If that does work, you may have a faulty control panel. In that case, call Maytag at the number below. 

Maytag Customer Service
533 Benson Road
Benton Harbor,MI 49022 

(800)688-9900 U.S.
(800)688-2002 Canada 

What holds the spring assembly onto the bar assembly is just two small prongs. Use a pliers on the end that protrudes through the bar, squeezing the prongs together, and it should come out fairly easily.