
Oven Sensor
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PartSelect Number PS11749737
Manufacturer Part Number WPW10181986
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Whirlpool
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 products:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana.
Part# WPW10181986 replaces these:
AP6016450, 8273902, 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
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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.
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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?
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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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Part Videos
Replacing your Whirlpool Range Oven Sensor
Customer Repair Stories
Average Repair Rating: 4.3 / 5.0, 8 reviews.
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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.
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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Ruth from Oregon, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Parts Used:WPW10181986
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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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Hal from Santa Rosa, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Parts Used:WPW10181986
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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
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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George from YONKERS, NY
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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the oven temperature was not working right. I installed a new oven sensor. Works get now
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Rosalind from APOLLO, PA
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Parts Used:WPW10181986
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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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Gary from PLUM CITY, WI
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Parts Used:WPW10181986
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temp sensor went oven not heating
the hardest part was moving stove to trplace part
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patrick from HUGHESTOWN, PA
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Parts Used:WPW10181986
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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.
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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Gregory from BRIDGEBORO, GA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Parts Used:WPW10181986
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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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Margaret from WALDORF, MD
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Parts Used:WPW10181986
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Sharon W - December 7, 2019

Easy fix
This was the easiest fix I’ve ever done. The video was great. It took 5 minutes.
Tim W - November 14, 2019

Simple Fix with a surprise ending....
so easy my wife installed the new part while I was at work. Way to go Honey!
Michael H - October 19, 2019

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!
Martin M - July 25, 2019

Only 2 screw to remove after unplugging the electric. Can't get any easier.
After installing new part I gave it a test run, so far so good. Next day my wife heated it up but then died again. Next day I fired it up and it worked as designed. Gremlins!
MMM.
Eddy A - December 18, 2018

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 !
Cheri W - October 9, 2018

Not the problem
This part did not fix our problem unfortunately. This stove is approx. 5 years old and this is the second part we needed to replace. The first part was the ignitor. We also had problems with the coating on the knobs coming off. If I need the temperature of the oven to be 350 degrees I have to rely on a temperature gauge I have in the oven. If I set the oven at 350 it registers only 300 or so. Very upsetting to say the least especially with the holidays coming. We have put enough money into a 5 year old stove and it still does not work properly. I guess a new one is on the horizon.
Bob H - September 25, 2018

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.
Darlene W - September 4, 2018

Right part for the job
Part fixed my stove jssue, company honest and fast service.
Casey K - August 22, 2018

Didn’t fix my problem
My Maytag oven won’t heat but sill broils. I replaced the sensor and it didn’t fix my problem. Nothing wrong with product or company.
Judith H - June 22, 2018

Heat sensor
Had error code on WP range of EO F3. IT was supposed to be heat sensor. Replaced both heat sensors, but didn’t fix problem. Oven still shuts off and flashes same error code. Maybe time to get a new range. Part arrived in reasonable amount of time. Easy to install.
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PartSelect Number: PS11749737
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10181986
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10181986
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