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Customer Questions and Answers for Oven Temperature Sensor by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM12028377
Manufacturer Part Number: 12001655

The Oven Temperature Sensor is an OEM part for Whirlpool ovens. It measures the oven's internal temperature and sends this information to the control board to maintain the desired cooking temperature. 

Causes of a bad temperature sensor can include exposure to high temperatures over long periods, electrical issues such as short circuits, or physical damage due to impact or mishandling.

Symptoms of a bad temperature sensor include:

  • Inaccurate temperature readings
  • Oven not heating to the set temperature
  • Oven overheating
  • Error codes displayed on the oven control panel

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

Note: For the long 6-inch sensor order 12001656.

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For Whirlpool Oven Temperature Sensor (Part Number: OEM12028377)

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Hello Go, To replace the oven sensor in unit you will first have to pull unit from wall. Unplug and pull back cover off the unit. Once back cover is off the sensor has 2 screws holding it in place and has white wire with plastic connector at the end of it. Remove the screws and disconnect connector. Reconnect new sensor and reassemble unit.

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Daniel for Model Number JGW8130DDW

My gas oven, a Jenn-Air JGW8130DDW purchased in late 2005, will get up to heat when it is first turned on. But once the initial heat to temperature has occurred, and the flame goes off, the flame does not come back on, and the temperature fades off. I first measured the resistance of the temperature sensor, and it was 1090 ohms at room temperature, within the 1000 to 1100 ohm range I had read as proper, so I did not replace it. Then I checked the ignitor, and it measured at 3.1 amps, slightly below the 3.2 to 3.6 Amp range suggested. So I replaced the ignitor, figuring that if it was on the edge it could work when cool, but not when hot. But even with the new ignitor that measures out at 3.6 amps, the oven still has the same problem. Please advise.

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Daniel, You didn't mention any error or failure codes. Chances are you have a weak bake burner igniter 74007498. and after a few cycles it fails and won't re igniter the bake burner. You'll need to remove the racks, oven bottom panel and flame spreader, and turn the oven on. with a "clamp on" ammeter around one of the igniter wires, the meter should have a reading of 3.2 to 3.6 amps in 30 to 60 seconds, If not the igniter is weak and will need to be replaced. Without a meter, you may have to observe the ignition procedure several cycles. The igniter should glow "white" hot (not orange or red) in 30 to 60 seconds. If not, the igniter is weak and will need to be replaced

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GJ, Your most likerly issue is a weak or inoperatice glow bar igniter 12400035 On your type range, the F1 code would indicate a temp. sensor issue(your's is new) or a failed circuit in the clock 7601P155-60 or 7601P181-60 (depending on your serial number/series number. But first, check the temp sensor resistance at the clock connection, it should be 1.1 like the sensor itself.

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Hello Vu Mai. Yes, based on the error code you provided, the oven sensor 12001655 is shorted and will need to be replaced on the unit.

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Ryan, You'd probably want to start at the oven igniter, They can glow, but not produce the proper voltage or amprage to the safety valve and it won't open. The igniter 12400035 needs to draw 3.2 to 3.6 amps or produce 3.2 to 3.6 VAC to the safety valve in order to open the bimetal switch in the valve, if the amps or volts are not in this range, the oven will not ignite or burn. Thanks and Good Luck

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Scott, I would not think the oven sensor, would be the issue, I would expect you to have an issue with an F2 or F3 error code in the clock display. The most likely issue would be the oven bake burner igniter 74007498. If it's weak, or theres a loose connection, that could cause an intermittent ignition or delayed ignition on the burner. There is a slight possibility of a sensor issue, if you recently had the oven in a "self clean"cycle, but very slight. Thanks and Good Luck

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Mj for Model Number JGS8860BDP

Having the following problems with the oven of our Jenn Air range (JGS8860BDP): When I select Bake, the oven does not start up-- no ignitor element glowing red and no flames. On the control panel, it registers as Preheating and shows 100 degrees but of course never goes above that because it is not heating up. When I start Convect Bake, the ignitor element glows red and the flame comes on like normal, but only for about 3-4 minutes and then the flame goes out and it stops heating up before reaching the selected temperature. When I select Broil, it works fine-- ignitor glows red, flame comes on, and it does not go out. Surface burners work fine. Trying to determine whether the problem is with the temperature sensor, the ignitor element, or the control panel. Which part do you think is causing the problem and/or what order do you think we should test these three parts? We already have a spare control panel we could try, but don't mind spending $25 for a new tempature sensor if you think that is worth a try first.

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MJ, I wouldn't start with the oven temp sensor, Since you didn't mention any error codes in the display and the other cycles you mentioned seem to work properly. At this point, I would concentrate on a weak or faulty bake burner igniter or oven safety valve,74007498 W10130932. The igniter should draw 3.2 to 3.6 amps when glowing or produce 3.2 to 3.6 VAC at the wires on the terminals on the safety valve. Any readings below the 3.2 or a prolonged period to achieve that reading would indicate a weak igniter. Thanks and Good Luck

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