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Customer Questions and Answers for Surface Element Infinite Switch (Dual) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18051615
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10215034

This dual surface element infinite switch controls power to an electric cooktop or range's dual radiant burner. It restores precise heat selection and lets you choose inner-only or full dual-ring operation when the original switch fails.

  • Regulates power cycling to maintain the selected heat level on a dual radiant element
  • Selects between inner-only and dual-ring operation on compatible burners
  • Common failure symptoms: no heat, only runs on high, cannot adjust temperature, burner won't shut off, dual feature won't engage
  • Restores consistent, controllable surface cooking performance
What's included: 1 dual surface element infinite switch Install notes:
  • Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing—this is a high-voltage component
  • Pull the control knob and open the control panel or rear cover to access the switch
  • Photograph/note wire locations; move wires to the new switch one at a time
  • Secure the switch, reassemble, restore power, and test both inner and dual-ring settings

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For Whirlpool Surface Element Infinite Switch (Dual) (Part Number: OEM18051615)

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Tim, You can do a continuity test or resistance test on the inner element and if there is no continuity then replace the element.

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Lee, Yes, you can replace this by lifting the cooktop from the cabinet and then when replacing the switch you would just need to swap wire terminal to wire terminal on the wires.

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John, The burner switch will be the cause of the unit going straight to high when on low setting.

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