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One burner (left front) heats up too much. You cannot regulate the temp. Everything heated on this one element burns.

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This is usually caused by the infinte switch. You will need to disassemble to acess the switch. The switch is easy to test and replace. Here is a link showing how to test an infinte switch http://appliancehelponline.com/infiniteswitchvideo.html
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Based on your question that the right front burner of your Schott Ceran glass cooktop is not working, here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot the issue:
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  4. Check the wiring: Check the wiring connections between the burner control switch and the heating element. If any of the connections are loose or damaged, this may be causing the issue.
  5. Test with a different burner: If you have multiple burners on your cooktop, try testing the right front burner with a different control switch or heating element to determine if the issue is with the burner or another component.
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