KitchenAid Smoothtop Cooktop Hot Light On: Control Still On or Element Hot

What Indicator or Hot Light On means

On KitchenAid electric radiant touch-control cooktops such as the KCES550HSS, an indicator or hot light that stays lit means a cooktop control is still on or an element (burner) is still too hot to touch safely. Check that every control is OFF and allow the cooktop to cool. If a light stays on afterward, a reset is the next step.

Common causes of Indicator or Hot Light On

A control left on by accident
An element that is still hot from cooking
A hot oven below warming the glass
A light that stays on because the sensor or control is stuck

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Make sure all cooktop controls are OFF. 2. Let the glass cool. 3. Switch the breaker off for a minute and back on if the light stays lit. 4. If the light remains on with cold glass, call us.

! Why to stop there

A hot light on cold glass is a control or sensing problem.
The cause is under the glass with live parts.
We quote first in writing and give a 30-day 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

The hot light is on but nothing seems hot. Why?

The glass may still hold heat that you cannot feel at the edge, or the control may be stuck. Wait a while, then reset power. If it still glows, the sensor needs a check.

Is a lit indicator dangerous?

It is a warning, so treat the area as hot. If it stays lit because a control is stuck on, switch off the cooktop at the breaker and call us.

Does an oven below affect the hot light?

Yes, it can warm the cooktop glass and keep the light on longer. Let the oven cool, too, before you judge the cooktop. A hot oven also heats the glass and keeps the light on.