As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING CLIMB OUT PIC TURNED ON WINDSHIELD HEAT. UPON REACHING CRUISE, BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE NOTICED FROM LOWER LEFT SIDE OF WINDSHILED. PIC TURNED OFF HEAT AND SMELL/SMOKE DISAPPEARED AND STOPPED.THE WINDSHIELD WAS TESTED AND CONTINUITY FOUND BAD. THE WINDSHIELD WAS PLACED ON MEL AND WILL BE REPLACED.