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Oven Sensor

PartSelect Number PS11749737

Manufacturer Part Number WPW10181986

Manufactured by Whirlpool

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Product Description

Oven Sensor Specifications

This oven temperature sensor, for ranges, works together with the oven control board to measure and regulate the oven temperature. The sensor detects the temperature in the oven cavity. If the following symptoms occur, replacing the temperature sensor could be the solution: Little or no heat when baking, oven not heating evenly, oven will not start, and/or oven is overheating. Often, if the sensor is defective, the oven temperature will fluctuate and be inaccurate by more than 50 degrees. The tool needed for this replacement is a #2 square head screwdriver or a #2 Philips screwdriver. Remember to unplug the range before installing the part.

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Troubleshooting

This part fixes the following symptoms:

Little to no heat when baking | Oven is too hot | Oven not heating evenly | Will Not Start

This part works with the following products:

Range.

This part works with the following brands:

Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, KitchenAid, Estate, Inglis, Roper, Magic Chef, Crosley.

Part # WPW10181986 replaces these:

8273902, AP6016450, W10131826, W10181986, WPW10181986VP.
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Miguel
August 28, 2017
After the oven reach preheat set point we put the food in but just 5 minutes later foods burn up, and came up with a fault detected disable power to clear, which part can be bad? Thanks
For model number gfe461lvs0
Hi Miguel, Thank you for the question. Sounds like you need to replace the oven temperature sensor. The sensor detects the temperature in the oven cavity. If the following symptoms occur, replacing the temperature sensor could be the solution: Little or no heat when baking, oven not heating evenly, oven will not start, and/or oven is overheating. Hope this helps!

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Richard
January 7, 2018
Why is the temperature 25 degrees less in our oven? Why when the oven is set for 350 does it only reach 325 degrees?
For model number Rf111pxsq1
Hi Richard, Thank you for the question. This sounds like an issue with the Oven Sensor, PartSelect Number: PS11749737.This oven temperature sensor, for ranges, works together with the oven control board to measure and regulate the oven temperature.Testing the temperature sensor probe on your oven is easy. With the sensor at room temperature, measure the resistance between the two prongs at the end of the sensor connector. The resistance of the sensor should read approximately 1080 – 1090 ohms at room temperature. Hope this helps!

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Greg
November 2, 2017
When my oven preheat alarm goes off, the indicator reads 350 but the oven actual temp is only 250.
For model number WFG231LVS0
Hi Greg, Thank you for your question. It sounds like you may want to replace your oven temperature sensor. You can test it with a multi meter to double check though. The part should read 0 when tested. If your meter does not move then the part is bad and needs to be replaced. Good luck with your repair.

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Jim
August 9, 2017
How do you test the temperature sensor (probe) with a multimeter?
For model number KERS202BWH0
Hi Jim, Thank you for your inquiry. To test your probe with a multi-meter. First you must set your meter to the lowest setting. Then calibrate your meter so that the needle is on zero. Disconnect the power to your appliance and then remover your sensor. At the end of your sensor, the little plug in has two separate holes on the inside. Take the probes on each end of your meter, place one in each hole. If your meter stays at zero, your sensor will need to be replaced. I hope this helps!

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Marianne
August 8, 2017
What does error code f3e2 mean on the control panel when my oven beeps slowly and constantly until we turn off the oven?
For model number TES325MQ0
Hello Marianne, thank you for contacting us. That code is telling you the electronic control on the range detected a high temperature in the oven. This can be caused by a defective oven temperature sensor or the electronic range control board. You can test the temperature sensor (probe) with a multimeter. Hope this helps!

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Janey
November 12, 2017
Hello, we had a power surge at our house and now my oven barley heats up. The broiler works and the stovetop works, but the oven does not get above 200 degrees. Do i just need to ordered the baking sensor? Thank you!
For model number MAYTAG mer8775as0
Hi Janey, Thank you for your inquiry. If the oven is not heating evenly, then you will need to check both the oven sensor and the bake element with a multimeter to verify which part is causing the issue. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

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Don
August 25, 2017
While trying to bake, the entire stove shuts off. It stays off for a minute of two, and then turns back on, but have lost the oven temp. When i reset the bake temp, oven turns back on for a while, then entire stove shuts off. I suspect the oven does not ever get up to full temperature.
For model number RF362LXTQ
Hello Don, thank you for contacting us. Yes, It does sound like the oven sensor could be at fault. You can test this with a multi-meter. Hope this helps!

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Chera
November 29, 2018
My oven keep burning food and it now has a error code f3e2 not sure what this is. Please help since i cant use my oven for 3 min without the food burning and the alarms going off
For model number MER8775AS
Hi Chera, Thank you for your question. The F3 E2 error code senses the temperature in the oven is too high and that you may have a failed sensor. You will need to test the sensor with a multimeter. When testing the sensor with a multimeter, the sensor should be tested at room temperature and it should be unplugged from the oven. You will need to measure the resistance between the two prongs at the end of the sensor connector. Replace the oven sensor if the reading is less than 900 Ohms or more than 1200 Ohms. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

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Ashley
April 26, 2018
I cannot get a multimeter to read my sensor. I ordered a new one and same issue. Could something be shorting it out? Also how do I test my control board to make sure it isn't bad? The oven has been overheating.
For model number MER8775AB0
Hi Ashley, Thank you for the question. You should be able to get a reading on the sensor since it is not installed on the appliance during testing, so if there is a short in the appliance it should not effect the sensor.Testing the temperature sensor probe on your oven is easy. With the sensor at room temperature, measure the resistance between the two prongs at the end of the sensor connector. The resistance of the sensor should read approximately 1080 – 1090 ohms at room temperature. If the oven is not coming on at all I suggest replacing the control board. Unfortunately there is no way to test the board its self but you can see if the board is receiving 120 vac. Hope this helps!

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John
April 29, 2018
I have error code F3E0. Is this the oven temperature sensor?
For model number WFG361LVQ0
Hello John, Thanks for your question. Yes, this indicates an issue with the oven temperature sensor, and it should be replaced. I hope this helps.

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Replacing your Whirlpool Range Oven Sensor

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Customer Repair Stories
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Ruth from Oregon, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
WPW10181986
temperature not accurate after 3 1/2 years of happy usage
Opened up the back of the stove. Unpluged the sensor. Replaced the sensor. Replace the back of the stove.

The sensor that has been replaced is not what is expected. After reading all of the instructions for adjusting the temperatures, the only temp that stays steady is when we first turn on the oven to 350 degrees. That stays steady but when I turn it to 400 it slowly goes up to 425 degrees.
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Hal from Santa Rosa, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
WPW10181986
Oven stuck in cleaning mode
Google the error code that the range was displaying and found others with the same symptoms. Then found several people that had fixed the problem by replacing the oven sensor. I then ordered the sensor and replaced it, which fixed the problem.
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Rosalind from APOLLO, PA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
WPW10181986
the oven temperature was not working right. I installed a new oven sensor. Works get now
Watch the video...
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Gary from PLUM CITY, WI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
WPW10181986
oven not keeping correct temp and sometimes would not relight when temp went dropped.t
Slid oven out and took back shield off unplugged sensor took bracket screw out replaced sensor with new one.
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George from YONKERS, NY
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Parts Used:
WPW10181986, W10779716
Oven bake element would not get hot
1. Turned off power
2.Removed back oven cover
3.Removed power leads to bake element
4.removed retaining screw for sensor.
5.replaced sensor
6.remove bake element cover
7.removed bake element retain screw
8.replaced and reversed process
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Gregory from BRIDGEBORO, GA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
WPW10181986
Oven temperature was 50 degrees off
Unplugged stove.
Pulled stove out.
Unscrewed screws and removed cover.
Removed & replaced sensor.
Reinstalled cover & screws.
Plugged in stove and pushed back in.
Only problem was when I pulled stove out, lid opened and disconnected the gas line to a burner.
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Margaret from WALDORF, MD
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
WPW10181986
Oven wasn't preheating to temperature
Repair of oven sensor easy to install; however, product did not resolve the problem. Returned new sensor and awaiting refund (2 weeks passed so far).
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Fixed my oven.

Part was easy to install with a video of how to replace it.

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Easy repair.

Part came quickly and the oven is working again!

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Easy repair with the video instructions.

The part was new and arrived in as promised.

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Oven sensor

Came quickly. Easy to install. Now going to replace the other one.

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Easy fix

This was the easiest fix I’ve ever done. The video was great. It took 5 minutes.

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Quick & Easy Fix. Worked Perfectly!

Fast shipping. Arrived in perfect condition. Quick and easy replacement and worked as promised.

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Super Easy Repair

This is one of the easiest parts that I have ever changed in a range. Six screws to take the back cover off. Once that is done, one more screw and the sensor is out. Replace with new one and finish the process in reverse. Super easy.

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part was easy to install and a great fit

The sensor was easy to install,looked just like the orignal. Most imporant is it fixed the oven. Well worth the money !

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Right part for the job

Part fixed my stove jssue, company honest and fast service.

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I'm an apartment owner. I love this service!

Great service and right on the money! The YouTube video was perfect and the part worked!

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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:

PartSelect Number: PS11749737
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10181986
Brand
Model Number
Description
Amana
4KAER5500AW0
Range - 30" ELECTRIC FREESTANDING RANGE
Maytag
4KAER5500AW1
Range
Amana
4KAER7685EW0
Range - ELECTRIC RANGE
Whirlpool
4KAER7685EW1
Maytag
4KMER7600AW0
Range - 30" ELECTRIC FREESTANDING RANGE
Whirlpool
4KMER7600AW1
Maytag
4KMER7685ES0
Range - ELECTRIC RANGE
Maytag
4KMER7685ES1
Maytag
4KMER7685EW0
Range - ELECTRIC RANGE
Whirlpool
4KMER7685EW1
Whirlpool
4KWFC120MAW0
Range
Whirlpool
4KWFC120MAW1
Whirlpool
4KWFE7685ES0
Range - ELECTRIC RANGE
Whirlpool
4KWFE7685ES1
Whirlpool
4KWFE7685EW0
Range - ELECTRIC RANGE
Whirlpool
4KWFE7685EW1
Whirlpool
4RF315PXKQ0
Range - Freestanding, Electric
Whirlpool
4RF315PXMQ0
Range - Freestanding, Electric
Kenmore
66475272502
Range
Kenmore
66475273502
Range
Kenmore
66475274502
Range
Kenmore
66475279502
Range
Kenmore
66495272502
Range
Kenmore
66495273502
Range
Kenmore
66495274502
Range
Kenmore
66495279502
Range
Kenmore
66565025101
Range
Kenmore
66572002100
Range
Kenmore
66572002101
Range
Kenmore
66572002102
Range
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