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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Range Surface Element Switch Replacement #3149404
Whirlpool Range Surface Element Switch Replacement #3149404
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$66.06Estimated Savings
$112.5003:11
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the surface element switch on a Whirlpool electric range. The most common reasons for replacing the surface element switch are when the burner won’t work or won’t turn off.
All of the information for this surface element switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, phillips head screwdriver, pliers
All of the information for this surface element switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, phillips head screwdriver, pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a surface element switch in your range be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the upper rear access panel.
3
Pull the panel down to detach.
4
Remove the control knob from the switch you’re replacing.
5
Unthread the two mounting screws.
6
Pull the switch from the control panel.
7
Note the location of the wire connecters then use a small flat-head screwdriver to help pry the connecters off.
8
Before you install the new surface element switch you may need to shorten the switch stem.
9
To do this, remove the tensioner then use two pairs of pliers to break off the top of the stem.
10
Now reinsert the tensioner in the lower portion of the stem.
11
Connect the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
12
Position the new switch in the control panel with the bi-metal facing the top.
13
Thread the screws to secure.
14
Align the control knob and push it into place.
15
Reinstall the upper rear access panel by inserting the upper tabs under the control panel then align the bottom tab with the lower access panel.
16
Replace the screws to secure.
17
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your range should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the surface element switch on a Whirlpool electric range. The most common reasons for replacing the surface element switch are when the burner won’t work or won’t turn off.
All of the information for this surface element switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, phillips head screwdriver, pliers
All of the information for this surface element switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, phillips head screwdriver, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a surface element switch in your range be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the upper rear access panel.
3
Pull the panel down to detach.
4
Remove the control knob from the switch you’re replacing.
5
Unthread the two mounting screws.
6
Pull the switch from the control panel.
7
Note the location of the wire connecters then use a small flat-head screwdriver to help pry the connecters off.
8
Before you install the new surface element switch you may need to shorten the switch stem.
9
To do this, remove the tensioner then use two pairs of pliers to break off the top of the stem.
10
Now reinsert the tensioner in the lower portion of the stem.
11
Connect the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
12
Position the new switch in the control panel with the bi-metal facing the top.
13
Thread the screws to secure.
14
Align the control knob and push it into place.
15
Reinstall the upper rear access panel by inserting the upper tabs under the control panel then align the bottom tab with the lower access panel.
16
Replace the screws to secure.
17
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your range should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Surface Element Switch
$66.06
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