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Customer Questions and Answers for Infinite Switch Top Burner Control Switch by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18033882
Manufacturer Part Number: WP7403P239-60

The Whirlpool Infinite Switch is an OEM part for Whirlpool ranges. Whirlpool electric ranges. This switch controls the multiple heat settings of the large element, allowing the user to select their desired cooking temperature. It is an important electrical component that regulates burner heating cycles.

Symptoms of a bad infinite switch include:

  • The element not heating up adequately or failing to maintain temperature
  • Inability to select or change heat settings on the
  • Burner operates intermittently or fails to heat properly

Causes of a bad infinite switch can include failure over many heating cycles. The electrical contacts within the switch may become corroded or deteriorate from repeated exposure to cooktop temperatures and cooking residue.

It is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore electric range models.

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For Whirlpool Infinite Switch Top Burner Control Switch (Part Number: OEM18033882)

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Hello Wendy, The F-11 fault code is telling you that the control is sensing a stuck key on the control panel 12001661. Since the surface and bake compartment circuits are completely separate after the terminal block, I would also check the 240Vac double breaker in the breaker box. If no problems are found there, I would next unplug the unit and inspect the power cord prongs that plug into the receptacle for burned spots. A burned spot is the indication that the receptacle is loose and will need to be replaced to prevent a fire hazard. If no problems are found there, the issue has to be at the terminal block where the power cord hooks to the unit electrically.

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Hello Steve, You either have a short that is providing a constant 120Vac across the element or the relay on the clock assembly 12001608 is stuck and the clock assembly will require replacement. If the element is just turning red, the unit should be checked for a short, (including the element as it can short to ground also). If the element is turning orange like it's turned all the way on, the clock assembly is at fault.

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Hello Sdf. If the unit was off, and the on light, not the hot surface light, was on, then when you turned the unit off, the light went off, you may have a bad switch on the unit. You will need to turn the switches on and off one at a time until you locate the switch with a bad pilot terminal and replace that switch WP7403P239-60.

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MR, Since the bake element has been replaced, and does not heat, we're looking for two things, A damaged wire from the element down to the terminal block, a damaged wire from the element up to the control assembly, or a bad control 12001661. You'll need to move the range out and remove the back panel to check the wiring and the clock/ control. Good Luck and Thanks

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Hello Kmouse. Yes, based on the information you provided, it sounds like the infinite switch WP7403P239-60 is bad on the unit. If there is no control on the temperature and the pilot light is staying on, it is the switch. With the switch turned off, test the terminal on the back of the switch labeled "P" for voltage. If it is there, the switch is bad. 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

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Hello Freddy, Replace the wires one at a time and you won't cross them. Post a model number and we can tell you wire colors to the terminal numbers. We cannot look up a wiring diagram without the correct model number.

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Bill L. for Model Number MER5770AAA

I have had to replace the 8 inch left rear burner and the dual 8 inch right front burner, because the elements had no continuity and could see the breaks. The two 6 inch burners and the dual 8 inch right front burner work just fine now.The problem is the left rear 8 inch burner does not come on at all and checked at terminal and do not have full voltage. I suspect the infinite swicth for that burner is bad?? Can you help ? I do think the infinte swicth is bad. Thank you

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HI Bill. Check the corresponding infinite switch L1 and L2 input voltage for 240vac. If it is there,then you will need to see if you have 240vac output at H1 and H2. If you turn the sw. on mid point, you should get this output. Then you will need to go to the burner and check for 240vac at the purple wires. Then disconnect the power and ohm the wires from the switch to the element to insure continuity of the wires. The infinite switch is part # WP7403P239-60. Thank you.

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Hi Floyd. Yes it does sound like you do need the Infinite switch part # [AP101874]. Is your cooking pans flat on the bottom? you can use a level or a straight edge to check for gaps on your pan bottoms. This will make the element cycle much faster since during use you will have trapped heat in between the top of the stove and your pan bottom. Thank - you.

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