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Customer Questions and Answers for Infinite Switch (Surface Burner Control) by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18834141
Manufacturer Part Number: W11121639

This surface burner infinite switch sits behind the knob and regulates power to the cooktop/range element. Replacing a failed switch restores accurate heat settings so the burner can turn on, modulate properly, and shut off as expected.

  • Regulates on/off cycling of the surface element to achieve the selected heat level
  • Sends power to the burner based on knob position
  • Common failure symptoms: burner won't heat, only runs on high, won't shut off, or heats erratically
  • Knob turns but the burner does not respond
What's included: One surface burner infinite switch Install notes:
  • Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing; surface elements operate at high voltage
  • Pull off the knob and remove the control panel/backguard as needed to access the switch
  • Transfer wires one at a time from the old switch to the matching terminals on the new switch
  • Align the shaft to fit your knob, reassemble the panel, restore power, and test operation

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For Whirlpool Infinite Switch (Surface Burner Control) (Part Number: OEM18834141)

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Jim, the switch W11121639 would be used with the model provided. Unfortunately, we would not be able to identify the level of ease a replacement would be for a specific individual. However, we would be able to say this can be a simple repair.

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Handy DYI, According to the manufacturer the replacement for the 32064502 will be the {AP6278044]. There is one extra terminal that would not be used when the unit has 5 wires going to it. On the old switch is will have a L1, L2, H1, H2, and P. On the new switch it has the same numbers with the exception of H2 which is HC on the new part but will still work the same as the original.

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Harry, Unfortunately, we don't have a wiring diagram or service information for the model number you supplied. Based on the parts information we do have, all four switches should be the same part W11121639 / WP32064502, all four switches should have five(5) terminals. L1 is the black wire, common to all the switches. L2 terminal is the red wire common to all the switches. H1 terminal is L1 power out to the element and H2 terminal is L2 power out to the element and the P terminal is power out to the indicator light on the control console. You can use the six inch burner switches that do work as an example. Thanks

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Hello Tom, You are correct. C2740702 is the part you would need to correct this issue. I'm sorry but this part has been discontinued by the manufacturer and no satisfactory substitutions have been provided.

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Hello Kathy. If your sure the switch is bad, you can order and replace the switch in the unit.

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Hello Kenny, This sounds like a fault in the clock assembly. I'm sorry but this part WP31799101 has been discontinued by the manufacturer and no satisfactory substitutions have been provided. You may be able to contact a company such as Corecentric Solutions 866-737-2244/ corecentricsolutions.com and inquire whether they support mfg number 31799101.

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Kenny, The dual element switch is part number 0309550 but unfortunately has been discontinued by the manufacturer with no suitable replacement.

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