This switch seal is a small rubber gasket that protects a control or door switch from moisture and debris, helping maintain reliable operation and prevent damage to the switch assembly. What it does:
- Creates a moisture- and dust-resistant barrier around a switch to reduce shorting and corrosion
- Helps keep switches operating smoothly by blocking contaminants that cause sticking or intermittent contacts
- Supports safe electrical performance by keeping water away from switch terminals and housings
- Common symptom linkage: switch malfunction, intermittent control, or moisture-related failures near switch area
What's included: One switch seal Install notes:
- Disconnect power to the appliance before inspecting or replacing the seal
- Remove surrounding trim or components carefully to avoid damaging the switch or housing
- Confirm correct orientation and full seating of the seal during reassembly for an effective barrier
- If the switch shows damage or corrosion, replace the switch assembly as well
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
The cooktop switch had failed due to poor engineering developement on how the switch was originally built to attach to the switch panel Wilbur D. • Gallatin , TN • February 24, 2017
Within 6 months of use of the switch on the large dual element of the left front unit, the switch came loose from the mounting plate and would not allow the switch operation. It took me over
10 years to decide to fix it. The new switch was totally redesigned and was attached to the
mounting plate directly with the small screws instead of using the mounting plate pressed
onto small plastic horns on the switch, which ultimately failed when the user likely used too
much downward pressure on the...
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