Randon June 07, 2012 for Model Number WFE361LVS 0 When I use my front right, large burner I hear a popping/crackling sound coming from the back of the range as the burner element turns on and off. Is that a bad unit switch? If so, what's the correct one to replace it with?
1 Answer Hello Randon. You need to pull the unit out and remove the back of the control panel cover and see if there is bad wiring, or if the popping is coming from the switch. If it is coming from the switch, you will need to replace the switch WP3149400 in the unit. Read More...
Sue February 04, 2012 for Model Number whirlpool Same problem, we are going to replace the switch and hopefully that will take care of it. The person that said the problem persists, did it get fixed, or did you end up buying a new range? I have ruined a few dinners because this burner stayed on high. (Left front)
1 Answer Sue, If the burner is staying on high and not cycling off on on while heating, then the surface element switch would be the most likely issue. There's a resistance circuit in the L2 circuit of the switch, that can fail closed and will not allow the element to cycle off and on, as designed. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
Bf January 17, 2012 We used our stove tonight and when we turned off the burner and the light on the control panel stayed on. I took the back cover off to get to the switch and unhooked it and the light went off when I unhooked it. The light usually means that the burner is on but is was not just the light beside the burner knob was lit and would not go off until I disconnected the switch. Do you think the switch went bad and would getting a new one help.
1 Answer Hi BF. The infinite switch is part # WP3149400. It is shorted and aalowing the indicator light to stay on. Surface Unit Switch - Large surface unit switch. For small surface unit switch order WP3149404.Thank You. Read More...
Joe January 02, 2012 for Model Number RF365PXDQ0 HI, I have a coil type burner, not surface burner. I need large burner switch. I am confused with infinite control switch vs large surface switch. Am I supposed to get AP3086276 or AP3095444 for the large burner? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Joe. For the 8" large switch, you will need to order WP3149400. Hope this helps. Read More...
Gerald W. January 02, 2012 for Model Number rf364pxkw Sometimes after cooking on high, I will turn down the knob on the burner down to Say 3 or 4 to continue cooking but it will continue to cook on high.( surface unit switch part #ap3095444 )needs replaced? Where is it located, how do I get to it,is it a fairly easy job for a novice ? This is a glass top whirlpool 364 super capacity, front left large burner.
1 Answer Hi Gerald. The infinite switch is bad. It is part # WP3149400. For small surface unit switch order WP3149404. Remove Power. Remove the knob. Then the front 2 screws that hold the switch to the panel. Then mark the wires or take a cell picture. Make sure you have tight connections. Thank You. Read More...
Don December 22, 2011 for Model Number RF361PXKQ The larger burner on my Whirlpool range is literally out of control. When set on 2 (out of 10) it heats like it was on 5 and over a setting of about 3 1/2 it cooks on high. So far I've replaced the switch twice and also replaced the element but it still overheats. What am I missing here? What else could it be? Thank you for your help!
1 Answer Hi Don. You need a volt meter to see if you have 240 vac between the outer 2-legs of the power cord at the terminal block. Make sure the meter is set higher than the measurement for safety. The outer terminals are L-1 (blk) wire , the middle is the neutral (wht) wire, and the L-2 last wire is the (red)wire. Make sure you also have proper 120 vac between both L1 and L2 to neutral individually. The infinite switch for the 8" element is part # WP3149400. Have you been getting the correct switch ? The element is part # WPW10242957. At the switch you will have the black at the l-1 terminal. Red wire at l-2. Orange at the h-2 terminal. Orange with black stripe at the H-1 terminal. The blue at the p-terminal. On the element there is the orange wire going to the 2a terminal. The black (L-1) wire going to the 2b terminal. The Black wire going from the 1b terminal to the hot surface indicator. The orange / black wire to the one terminal left over unidentified on the wiring diagram. Thank You. Read More...
Todd December 21, 2011 for Model Number RF386PXG2 0 Hi, My left front burner which is the accusimmer burner has a mind of its own,sometimes it takes a while to heat up and then the burner stays on high even if the switch is turned down to its lowest setting.Would this be a bad switch?And would the accusimmer burner be considered a dual burner?And if it's a bad switch what part number is the switch? Thanks
1 Answer Todd, You're on track, If the burner works but cycles irraticaly or stuck, The infinite switch will be the most likely issue W10823696. The left front / "accu simmer" element W10823696 is not considerred a "dual" element assembly. It is a High wattage (2500 w) single radiant, "large", element assembly. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
Wilson December 20, 2011 for Model Number older jenn air cooktop One of burners stays on high. I need a switch. The switch 1 3/4in x 1 3/4in. the side of switch says 15 amp 240 vac and there are 5 prongs on bottom labeled P L1 L2 H1 H2 Does part AP3095444 have theses 5 prongs?
1 Answer Hello Wilson. Yes, the switch WP3149400 has the same 5 terminals. Hope this helps. Read More...
Harvey November 21, 2011 for Model Number rf375pxen My switch won't turn. You are supposed to push and turn it. It is an older model(very old). It is freestanding, electric, and says super capacity 465 on the panel. The switch in question controls the front 8 inch burner. Thanks.
1 Answer Hi Harvey. The 8 " infinite switch is part # WP3149400. For small surface unit switch order WP3149404. Thank You. Read More...
Marice November 16, 2011 for Model Number GR440LXMB0 My front left burner is a single/dual burner. It stays on high. Which switch or parts do I need to fix the problems? Thanks