Customer Questions and Answers for Gasket Retainer by Whirlpool

The Gasket Retainer is an OEM part for Whirlpool ovens. It secures the oven door gasket in place, ensuring a tight seal that prevents heat from escaping during cooking. This helps maintain consistent cooking temperatures and improves energy efficiency.

Causes of a bad oven gasket retainer can include wear and tear from repeated use, heat damage, or accidental impact that causes the retainer to break or become misshapen.

Symptoms of a bad oven gasket retainer include:

• The oven door gasket not staying in place
• Heat escaping from the oven, leading to uneven cooking
• Visible damage or deformation of the retainer

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