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KitchenAid Range Cooktop Message “Indicator or Hot Light On”: Control Still On or Surface Hot

On KitchenAid electric smoothtop and induction ranges such as the KFEG500ESS and KSIB900ESS, an indicator or hot light that stays on means a cooktop control is still on, or an element (burner) is still too hot…

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Code
Indicator or Hot Light On
Appliance
Range
Brand
KitchenAid
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What Indicator or Hot Light On means

On KitchenAid electric smoothtop and induction ranges such as the KFEG500ESS and KSIB900ESS, an indicator or hot light that stays on means a cooktop control is still on, or an element (burner) is still too hot to touch safely. Check that every cooktop control is OFF and allow the cooktop to cool. If a light is still on after that, a power reset is the next step.

Common causes of Indicator or Hot Light On

  • A cooktop control that is still switched on
  • A surface or element that is still hot to touch
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Make sure all the cooktop controls are OFF. 2. Wait until the glass has cooled; do not touch it while the hot light is on. 3. If a light remains on once cool, turn the range off at the breaker for a minute and restore power. 4. If it still stays lit, call us.

! Why to stop there
  • Most of the time the light just reports heat and nothing needs repair.
  • A light that never goes out after cooling means the control needs testing.
  • We state our price in writing first 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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Is the hot light an error?

No. It tells you a control is on or a surface is still too hot to touch safely. It is a warning light that goes out once the surface cools.

How long should I wait?

Until the surface has cooled enough to touch. Then the hot light should go out. Do not rest your hand on the glass to test it, since it may still burn.

What if it never goes out?

Make sure controls are OFF, reset power at the breaker once, and call us if it stays on after the cooktop has cooled completely. A hot light that stays lit on a cold cooktop means the control needs testing.

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