This video demonstrates how to test a coil surface element on an electric stove top. The coil surface element is a commonly replaced part for a burner that doesn't work.
Other commonly replaced parts for a burner that doesn't work:
Radiant surface element Surface element switch Surface element board Solid surface element Element receptacle and wire kit
All of the information provided in this part testing video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, GE, Jenn Air, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Thermador, Whirlpool