Customer Questions and Answers for Oven Sensor Assembly by Whirlpool

Kerwin, There is no need " to exchange it for the correct one. " The WPW10181986 and the WP8274149 Oven Sensor Assembly, are the revised part for the [8273902] Sensor Assembly, in your range. It is a "factory direct replacement part", it may look different than the original part, but it will function properly in your range. Thanks,

Hello John, If the model number is actually WFE540H0AS1 you will need to replace the electronic control board WPW10586737.

Mike, There should be no need to "keep the door cracked open" when baking, on broil some people will leave the door open to the broil stop, so the burner doesn't cycle. The F1 and F3 codes indicate a problem in the oven temperature sensor circuit/wiring. That should be the first component to check or replace(especially if you do a lot of broiling, roasting, or extended bake times. The F1 code indicates a problem in the internal circuits of the control " F1 Internal board failure." but if the sensor has failed or is giving a "false signal" that could cause an F1 error as well. " F3 Oven sensor opened".

Hello Debbie, You will need to replace the electronic control board WPW10340304.

Hello Jody, it sounds like you can program your oven so you'll want to test the igniter from the tip of the igniter to the end of the wire. You should have a closed circuit, if that test good you'll want to replace the spark module WPW10331686. Thanks!

Hello Michael. Yes, it is possible the sensor is bad. You can check the oven sensor for a resistance of 1090 ohms at 77 degrees and if it does not check out ok then this will be a bad oven sensor.,You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

Hello Cassie. Test the oven temp probe and make sure it is good. If so, then it sounds like the controller WPW10116542 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

Ken, You will want to check the oven sensor for 1090 ohms of resistance at room temp. If the temp checks ok then this will most likely be an issue with either the element (which can be tested for continuity) or a bad control board.

Amy, You can check the oven sensor for a resistance of 1090 ohms at 77 degrees and if it does not check out ok then this will be a bad oven sensor. If the sensor checks ok then the issue will be a bad control board.

Hello Doug. Oven sensor opened - Top. 1. Measure sensor value (between connector pins) between 1000 ? @ 32° F and 2697 ? @ 900° F (room temperature approx. = 1080 ?). If measurement does not correlate to real temperature, disconnect power, replace sensor and refer to steps 3-5. Also measure from sensor connector to sensor casing for possible short. 2. Trace wires and connectors to sensor from control, then from sensor back to control. If all connections are made and no wire damage, refer to step 3. 3. Disconnect power longer than 30 seconds. 4. Re-apply power and observe for longer than 1 minute. 5. If failure remains, disconnect power, replace control.