Surface Burner Element Switch, Large Burner Specifications
This surface burner element switch is for an 8-inch surface burner on an oven, stove, or range. The element switch controls the heat of the surface burner. Disconnect power to your range before completing this repair because you will be working closely with electrical circuits. Remove the screws from back panel and the console, and remove the console to expose the switch. It is recommended to check for overheating or arcing on the wiring harness in case they need to be replaced as well. The harness that connects to the switch features a slip-on terminal for easy installation.
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Replacing your Whirlpool Range Surface Burner Element Switch, Large Burner
Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Element will not heat | Oven is too hot | Will Not Start | Will not program
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Gary M - July 24, 2024
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Part fit correctly, worked like it should. Not difficult to do.
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Douglas H - April 9, 2024
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Easy repair, Works great.
All I had to do in addition to swapping out the part was cut the shaft at the indent with a hacksaw. This made the burner control match the other burner contols perfectly.
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Darryl D - February 14, 2024
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Easy repair
My part came in when it was suppose to only took a half hour to take out old one and put in the new one stove works fine now
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Melvin H - October 18, 2023
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Easy repair
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Paul K - August 29, 2023
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Stove Burner Replacement
PartSelect had exactly the stove burner module I needed. It installed perfectly, easily - and works!
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Zoila E P - August 27, 2023
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Great par worked perfectly
The part I ordered was the right part my range needs also was delivered on time as promised by parts select.
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Wendy L - May 4, 2023
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Easy repair
The part came in good packaging and was easy to install. My husband had it done in no time. We watched a couple of videos online, which were very helpful. I love having a safe, useful burner again!
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Brent E - February 2, 2023
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Electric glass range cooktop repsir
Part fixed my problem completely. Totally satisfied.
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Charles S - December 29, 2022
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It was an easy repair.
The part arrived promptly. It was very easy to install the part. The range is working as intended.
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Henry T - May 4, 2022
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Perfect fit
Worked great. Easy repair.
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Electric coil heat not controlable
Pulled the range from the wall and unplugged the power cord. Cleaned the floor behind and under the stove. Removed the back plate of the control panel. Pulled the knob off and removed the wiring, I took a picture of how the old controller was connected to make sure I put all the wires on correctly. Removed the 2 screws in
... Read morefront the hold the controller. Installed the new controller in reverse order. On ours the wires would only fit on one way so the picture wasn't necessary.
turner off circuit breakers for range, i rolled the range out from between counter tops so i could see the burner sw. using a flash light read all the numbers on the switch to my wife who wrote then down, knowing what the switch looked like i could find could find correct instruction video on parts select & check the switch numbers & or
... Read moredered it. replacing- made myself a drawing of the wiring connections, replacing switch-power off, unscrewed mounting bracket, removed switch, removed ONE WIRE AT A TIME & CONNECTED IT TO SAME TERMINAL ON THE NEW SWITCH, remounted the switch & turner on circuit breakers
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RUSSELL from LEESBURG, FL
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Burner didn’t work right
Replaced switch. Works right now.
Ralph from MARION, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
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This burner on our range had no temperature control - it was either full-on or full-off
1. Pull range out from wall 2. Unplug range 3. Remove back cover using drill and screwdriver bit 4. Remove dial handle on affected burner dial 5. Remove two screws to unattach broken infinite switch 6. Disconnect wires from broken infinite switch 7. Reconnect wires to new infinite switch 8. Attach new in
... Read morefinite switch using two screws 9. Use pliers to snap off end of post to fit your burner dial, if necessary. It was on ours. 10. Reconnnect dial handle. 11. Reattach back cover using drill and screwdriver bit. 12. Plug range back in 13. Relocate stove against wall
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Justin from BEND, OR
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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8" surface element stayed on high.
Pulled range out from wall, unplugged AC, unplugged infinite switch, plugged in new switch, broke off end of stem, plugged AC in put range back and tested.
Turned off power to range. Took back panel off to reveal all controls. Pulled off knob of bad control. Removed 2 screws from the front of the control. Pulled off wiring from back of old control. Took new control reversed procedure. Reinstalled back panel turned power on and tested new control. Total time about 20 minutes
Michael from THE VILLAGES, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
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R/Front Range Element would not change to Med or Low setting. Stayed on full hot and burned food.
I disconnected power cord from house current. Removed back panels (2). I then removed round knob on front of range. I then removed the 2 screws holding the switch in place. After doing that, I gently removed the actual switch itself from back of face panel. I then separated the 2 elements of the switch.
I took new replacement
... Read moreswitch and reinstalled the 2 parts of switch and placed back into hole in face panel. I reinserted the 2 front screws that holds the switch in place. I put the selection knob back on. However, the knob does not fit tightly. The shaft on the switch itself is to long, but the switch works fine. You do not even know that knob sticks out further than before. I plugged unit back into house current and tested range element to see if it works. It did so with no problem. I then replaced rear panels and secured all screws back to their original location and that was all there was to it.
No problem. Was a fast and effective installation.
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John from KENNEWICK, WA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
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Could not control temperature for 8" burner (front right).
The repair was easy. I unplugged the stove, removed back panel, pulled knob and removed 2 screws to remove switch. Unplugged old switch, plugged in new one and installed the 2 screws for switch. Had to snap off stem for new switch to fit knob (easily done with pliers with provided notch). Put knob and back panel back on. Total time, maybe
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Sean from LISLE, NY
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
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Burner would stay on when switch set to low heat
Unplug and pull out range. Unscrew the back of the range with Phillips #2. Unplug wiring harness from switch. Unscrew the switch from the front of the range with P2 driver. Install and plug in new switch. Remove the spring steel knob retainer from shaft. Cut off extra knob shaft with dremel to match oth
... Read moreers (there is a narrow segment at the proper length). Reinstall knob retainer, knob, and range panels.
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Casey from WARBA, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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2nd 8 inch burner switch in a little over a year to not always hold selected tempurature.
As a former appliance repairman, the installation went just like the repair instruction video. Just use care not to scratch anything and clean behind the appliance and cabinet walls, etc. It's worth a hug and a piece of pie!
LELAND from HERMISTON, OR
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
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Bob
August 22, 2017
While cooking i lost control of the temperature on the 8" burner, could it be the switch? The temperature went too high and i couldn't turn it down but i could turn it down. Thanks
For model number RF365PXYN2
Hello Bob, thank you for contacting us. It does sound like you would need to replace the switch due to the run away element, that should fix the problem. Hope this helps!
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Bill
April 6, 2018
The right front burner on glass cooktop (white circle on black glass measures 10") won't hold temp (gets very hot and fluctuates). I believe the control switch for right front burner (farthest right on control panel) has gone bad, but I'm not sure what replacement switch to get. Can you help? Thanks.
For model number WFE361LVT0
Hello Bill, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you’re looking for is PartSelect Number: PS11740783. Hope this helps!
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Rob
June 5, 2019
Hello, When I turn the knob on for the large burner, I hear a popping and crackling noise behind the knob (like an electrical arc). Is it the switch that needs replacing? If so what is the part number I need to lookup?
For model number YWFE510S0ES0
Hi Rob,
Thank you for your question. If you are hearing a popping sound behind the knob, then the issue is the switch and you will need to replace it. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Rob
June 5, 2019
Hello, I need a replacement switch for the large burner on my range for model number YWFE510S0ES0. The website is only listing a 8 inch switch. Is this switch used for both the small and large burner?
For model number YWFE510S0ES0
Hi Rob,
Thank you for your question. There would be a switch for the dual burner, the 8 inch burner and the 6 inch burner. The part number listed under your model number for the dual burner switch is PS11754687, the part number listed for the 8 inch burner switch is PS11740783 and the part number listed for 6 inch burner switch is PS11740785. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Cheryl
October 3, 2019
When using my large front stove eye, i can have it set on medium heat, and it will turn itself up until the element is red hot. The only way i can make it cooler, is to turn it off and start over again. What could this be ?
For model number WFC310SOAS
Hello Cheryl, thank you for inquiring. This is due to either a faulty Surface Element, part number PS11751367, or Surface Burner Element Switch, part number PS11740783 for your model. Good luck with your repair!
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Michael
February 27, 2019
Hello i need to order a replacement surface burner element switch for this Whirlpool electric range (see model number) because it sounds like it is arcing when it turns the burner on and off. What i am not sure about is whether the larger dual burner elements have a different switch from the smaller burners. The switch that i need is for the right front burner that measures
For model number WFE515S0ES0
Hello Michael, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is Part Number: PS11740785. Hope this helps, good luck with this repair!
The right front burner on glass cooktop (white circle on black glass measures 10") won't hold temp (gets very hot and fluctuates). I believe the control switch for right front burner (farthest right on control panel) has gone bad, but i'm not sure what replacement switch to get. Can you help? Thanks.
For model number RF265LXTY0
Hi Butch. I believe you are correct it is switch WP3149400. However I have no sources confirming this 100 percent. I recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to verify. Thank you for your question and good luck with your repair!
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Ken
April 11, 2018
Large non-dual front burner began to lose temperature control and ultimately stopped working. What is the likely problem? Thanks.
For model number WFE361LVS0
Hi Ken, Thank you for the question. I would first check the switch for continuity and if the switch is good you may need to replace the element its self. Hope this helps!
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Deborah
August 21, 2019
Hello, My dual burner on my stove won't heat. I went through your trouble shooting guide and the recommended part states it's for an 8 inch burner. I believe my dual burner is larger than that. Can you tell me the correct part to buy? thank you so much!
For model number WFE515S0EB0
Hello Deborah, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number PS11764929. Hope this helps!
Burner would not completely turn off, still had low heat, removed switch and I ordered new one, plug stove back into power supply and little red light came on as in use and no switch, is this normal until I get new switch put back in.
For model number WFC310S0EW0
Hi Harry,
Thank you for your question. If the indicator light is on, it will stay on until the problem switch is replaced. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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