Whirlpool 8203534 Infinite Switch (Surface Burner) OEM Part

This cooktop has a dual element with an inner burner surrounded by an outer burner. The switch controls either the inner burner alone or both. The switch failed in that it would not operate the inner burner by itself, both burners would come on and only on high. On 8/14/2014 I replaced the failed dual element switch as follows: • Turned power off to cooktop. • Removed unit from cabinet. • Removed metal edging and glass top. • Removed screws holding switch panel access underside. • Removed old switch from panel but left wires on. • Reconnected wires to new switch according to instructions. • Attached new switch to panel and reinstalled panel. • Made sure heating elements were still in correct position. • Re-installed glass top and edging and dropped unit in opening. • Tested switch. Functioned normally. I ordered the switch around noon and it arrived the next day before noon. Excellent service.

Replaced the infinity switch for that burner.

Installed a new infinite Switch. Everyone needs to be aware this Switch is not a "plug and play"; it requires you to use two jumper wires that come with the Switch. The instructions are quite good; just take good notes of where you take the wires off from. The old Switch had numbers; whereas the new Switch has letters.

I purchased the Whirlpool Switch-inf Part # AP3672660. I had read in the comments others who had the same issue. I removed the cooktop from its opening, opened it up and replaced the switch. Total time: about 30 minutes A cordless screw gun with Phillips head driver and a knife where the only tools required.

I diagnosed the problem to be an infinite switch. You helped me find the part number and shipped the switch out promptly. I replaced the switch and everything is working again. Thank you.