Customer Questions and Answers for Infinite Switch by Whirlpool

Richard, Yes, you are accurate. The switch is faulty and would need to be replaced.

Hello Dean, The instructions should have never listed wire colors since every model has different wire colors. The way to decipher the wiring on these switches is from the terminal labels. The last thing you want to do is remove all of the wires prior to installing the new switch. This way avoids having to pull the wiring diagram for the unit and trying to make sense of it like ancient hieroglyphics. If you cannot see the labels on the back of the switches you may have to get a flashlight and/or a magnifying glass. The wire that was on P will go to the pilot terminal on the new switch. The wire that was on the L1 terminal will go to the P2 terminal on the new switch. The wire that was on the L2 terminal will go to the P1 terminal on the new switch. The wire that was on the H1 terminal will go on the terminal labeled 4 on the new switch. The wire that was on the H2 terminal will go to the terminal labeled 2 on the new switch.

Yes Kevikev, W10900107 is the correct infinite switch for your unit and works on either element. You would need four if you replace all of them. Thanks!

Hello kevikev, We will need your model number to help you with this. Please post your model number with a new question on the parts page. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx

Hello Bruce, Based off the information provided, it sounds as though your limiter on the element is faulty. Here are the part numbers for the elements: Small W10823704, Large W10823707, and Dual W10823703

Calvin, the infinite switch kit W10900107 comes one per package. Thanks!

Hello Diva. Install the wires off the old switch to the same location on the new switch W10900107. Example H1 to H1 L1 to L1 Ect..... Then cut the bar the length you need for the knob on the unit. Make sure the power is disconnected before doing the repair.

Hi Stephen. This symptom can be either the Indicator light assy. part # 8316805 or the infinite switch part # W10900107. Some how you are able to send power to light the indicator light temporarily. Remove the power and inspect all switch connections along with the light body itself. It is shorting out and sending power. I believe it more then likely can be a switch. Use heavy gloves and try to toggle the switches one at a time under power to isolate which switch may be the culprit. Thank You.

Elmer, We've got a couple of issues, First, only the right rear and left front can be repaired. W10900107 is the correct switch for these two burners. The right front and left rear switches 3189172 3189169 aren't available and there are no substitutes, If you're installing the same switch kit as the other burners, the unit won't work correctly, anyway. As for the two correct switches operation, sounds more like a wiring issue, Recheck and make sure you have the correct wires on the terminals, and that the switch is installed in the proper position in the console. Good Luck and Thanks

Hello Elmer. Yes, you will match the number on the terminals and not worry about the old locations of the wires. The numbers are what is important on the install of the switches W10900107. Hope this helps.