Will be ring or regulator (switch) faulty or touch control if its a touch hob. A model no would help us to help you. (Could be a ceramic hob, solid plate hob, or induction hob) If you come back with the model no printed on the underside of the hob we can give you a test procedure to check it
Kenjo
February 2014
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