Customer Questions and Answers for Oven Temperature Sensor by Whirlpool

This oven temperature sensor monitors heat inside the oven and sends that signal to the control to regulate the heating elements. Replacing a faulty sensor restores accurate preheat and steadier baking performance. What it does:

• Continuously measures actual oven-cavity temperature and reports it to the control
• Lets the control board cycle bake and broil elements to maintain the set temperature
• Common symptoms of failure: won't reach set temperature, runs too hot or too cold, extended preheat, or sensor-related error codes on the display
• If the sensor reads open/shorted, many controls will disable heat as a safety

• 1 oven temperature sensor

• Disconnect power at the breaker; allow the oven to cool completely
• Sensor is typically mounted to the rear oven wall; remove mounting screws and gently pull the sensor forward to access the connector (some models require rear-panel access)
• Disconnect the 2-wire plug carefully to avoid losing the connector into the insulation
• Route wiring as original, seat the connector fully, secure the sensor, restore power, and test operation