Re: stove control panel shuts down

"Kate" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I have a Kitchen Aid gas stove (the convection style one).  when the
> stovetop  has been on for a long time, the control panel shuts down
> and all the lights go off.   does it sound like I need a new control
> panel?

My dual fuel range has a control panel and a controller board.  Your range
may be the same.  It could be either one of these components or the wiring
harness that connects them.  Often an error code is displayed (like F3 or
C1) when a fault occurs.  If it is a computer problems, you may be able to
shut off the electric to the stove for about 5 minutes and then reboot it.
My guess is that the failure is from heat.  When my controller board failed,
the new one came with a heat shield that wasn't part of the original
equipment.  You range probably has a small cooling fan (just like in your
computer) that blows air over the electronic components.  It is possible
that the fan has failed.  In any event, unless you are pretty handy and feel
comfortable taking your range apart, I would call a service tech.  You can
get good information and parts at this site (I have used them several times)
www.repairclinic.com  should you decide to fix it yourself.