Whirlpool 12001656 Oven Temperature Sensor Kit OEM Part

First of all Appliance Parts Pros is the best!! I would not have had the confidence to make this repair myself without their outstanding videos and Q&A sections on their website. And their prices for parts are very competitive. Like many stories on the website, my oven would heat up beyond the temperature set point. When it reached the target temperature, the lower heating element (I think this is the “bake” element) would shutoff, but the top element (“broil” element I believe) would remain on causing the temperature to trip the error message. Common causes were a broken temperature sensor or electronic control board (ECB). The sensor can be tested with an ohm meter, but I chose to purchase both parts as well as a new door gasket before digging into the project. When the parts arrived (which was only 2days), I took out and tested my sensor... it was still at the necessary 1,070 ohm resistance, but I chose to replace it and keep the old one for back up (AAP would have taken the return but I chose to swap out and keep the old one... APP earned that $30 for the videos alone anyway!). Replacement of the ECB was fairly simple (take pics before disconnecting if you’re worried about getting the wires back in the right spot). While doing research I found a few tips to try and prevent the ECB burnout. 1. Minimize heat reaching the ECB (eg don’t broil with door open and make sure your gasket is still making a good seal... hence my reason to replace mine). I also read that using the self cleaning mode for3+ hours could be an issue. I told my wife it’s elbow grease from here on out! 2. Power surges are bad (duh). I tried to find the recommended 2,000 joule (minimum) surge protector for a 240-volt plug, and to this point have not found one. A “whole house” surge protector at your breaker box is an option. 3. Harsh cleaning chemicals making their way to the ECB. I took my time and had the repair done in about 90 minutes (many pics / observations / cleaning / etc), but the job easily could have been done in under an hour. After the repair, I now realize the broil element isn’t even supposed to come on in “normal” bake mode... assume it is used in “rapid pre-heat” mode, so my ECB was definitely toast. Once again, “thank you” to everybody at APP! You guys are the best!! Although I’m hoping to not need replacement parts for any appliances in the future (yeah right wishful thinking), APP now has earned yet another loyal customer.

Replaced the sensor in the oven. Very easy on this and other models with this sensor-- just two screws holding it in place and a plug-n-play connector on wires leading from it. No need to call a repair service.

I searched the internet with the model number of my stove for similar issues. I found a couple of articles that talked about replacing the oven temperature sensor. I watched the video on your site and then clicked to order the part. When it came, I had it swapped out and working like new in 15 minutes. By the way, I'm a 57 year old women and this is my first appliance repair. :-)

My wife set the self cleaning on the upper oven of Maytag Gemini double oven electric range...when we returned home the codes F1-1and F1-3 were flashing..after going to Internet I found Appliance Parts Pro with a wealth of info and videos...decided to order the $30 heat sensor and see that was the issue..Perfect!! 2 screws and a connection. Literally less than 15 minutes...part was at my door on day 2..love em.!!!

Replaced upper relay (circuit) board. At the same time I replaced the temperature sensor in the upper oven also. Both parts had been replaced previously, although for different problems. Oven is a 1995 product, so repeat failure is probably not a big surprise. I preheated the oven to a couple of different bake temperatures with no problem. Then, I ran it through the auto-clean cycle, worked fine. Oven has since been used for a couple of pizzas and baked potatoes. So far, so good.