Gerry W March 26, 2014 How do I tell if the switch on a stove or the element is bad.?? My switch on the whirlpool glass top wasn't working , so I took it off and then replaced it while waiting for a new one. Now when the switch is turned on, the light on the stove goes on showing the switch on, but the burner does not get hot. Not sure if switch or element is bad. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Gerry. Test for 120 volts on H1 and H2 when the switch is turned on. If it is there, the switch is good and the element 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 Read More...
1 Answer Hello Jay. Look at the old switch. Each terminal has a marking. Usually it is L1, L2, H1, H2, and P. Just match the wires to the same location on the new switch as they were on the old switch. Read More...
Mark February 19, 2014 for Model Number Whirlpool RF262LXSB4 My 'Cooktop On' light stays on when the knows are in the Off position. Do the Surface Unit Switches control this light as well? Thanks!
Casey December 17, 2013 for Model Number RF362LXST My small right rear burner doesn't come on at all and my right front large burner sticks on high periodically. Should both problems be solved by replacing the infinite limit switches?
1 Answer Hello Casey. If the switch is bad and not the element on the right rear, then 2 switches should fix the unit. 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 Read More...
Chris December 02, 2013 for Model Number RF376LXGW0 My Range has a 10 inch burner, not 8 and the old infinate switch is rated 10.0 to 11.5 A. Will the switch rated from 8.9 to 11.0 A for the 8 inch burner work?
Lisa October 13, 2013 for Model Number RF386PXDBO I have a Whirlpool Electric Range (Model RF386PXDBO). The metal stem that the knob attaches to has broken off (front right burner). It appears that I need to replace it with the Surface Unit Switch (part# 3149400). Can you confirm that this is the correct part? Thank you for your time!
1 Answer Lisa, the surface element switch for the right front small burner is part number WP3148952. Thanks! Read More...
Dewayne H. October 08, 2013 for Model Number 7909421340c I just ordered an infinite switch. I removed wire by wire when I noticed on the old location h1 and h2 is in different location than on the new one and the l2 l1 is the h1 h2 on the new location. Is this the right switch or just but l1 to l1 no matter.
1 Answer Hello Dewayne, The manufacturers are always trying to improve the parts on the units and this is a common question. You just have to make sure the wires are connected to the terminals labeled as the old terminals were labeled. It will still work just fine. Read More...
Stewart September 08, 2013 for Model Number Whirlpool Electric Range RF365BXV WO The surface element switch on the 1989 Whirlpool Electric Range Model# RF365BXVWO is clearly marked as 3148954; KS812705; 89341 (10.0-11.5A) 240V FSP. Yet, many website say this part is now replaced with part# 3149400 (8.9-11.0A). The new part 3149400 or AP3095444 (8.9-11.0A) metal shaft (the stem) is 1" long (seen from the picture on your website). The old part 3148954 metal shaft (the stem) is 9/16" long. PLEASE ADVISE whether the NEW part 3149400 come with a changeable metal shaft (stem) adapter, or a removable metal shaft (stem) to reduce its length from 1" to 9/16".
1 Answer Stewart, This infinite switch WP3149400 is the correct switch for your unit. This switch has a break away stem. With the stem being too long for your application you can take a pair of pliers to break the top piece off the shaft. Make sure you remove the metal clip on it first and then break it off and put the clip on the lower part of the stem. Read More...
Jeff L August 16, 2013 for Model Number aer5830vab I just ordered 2 sets of surface unit switches for our amana range. The original switches are still working but smoke was coming from the larger burner switch. I removed it and noticed it was blackened inside of it., p/n 3148954. and the other large burner's switch was also blackened. One of the smaller burners had a blackened area inside of it's switch p/n 3148951. So, I ordered replacement switches for all 4. 3149400 (2) and3149404 (2). Now my question: Are both of these switches considered "infinite" switches? The 9400.. is called a surface unit switch, by my receipt. Please let me know if I have ordered the incorrect switches. Also, we have not used this range very much at all, and was concerned as to why the switches are blackening or burning. Was told by a friend that if we did not turn the switch on Exactly on the setting , as putting the know in between settings, that could cause the switch to burn. What's your professional answer.
2 Answers Hello Jeff, It appears that you have ordered the correct parts. As for the switches blackening, they are infinite switches. They cycle off and back on by the current flow or by the voltage draw, (depending on the particular design). The blackening is considered normal from breaking and making the of contacts which are located beside where the blackening is occurring. The switch that was smoking probably got some grease into it from normal operation. Your friend is incorrect since the infinite switch has no set contact points for the knob to go to but instead is more like a volume control on a radio. This is similar to a potentiometer in the sense that you can stop the knob at any position. Read More...