Whirlpool Gas Range Oven Temperature Sensor

The sensor measures the oven temperature and sends that data to the oven control board which maintains the set oven temperature.

Whirlpool gas range oven temperature sensor. The oven control board as mentioned above works in conjunction with the oven sensor while the sensor is more likely to malfunction the control board can also end up failing. This step by step repair guide shows how to replace the oven temperature sensor on a gas range. The temperature sensor on your oven detects the temperature within the oven cavity. Your oven is the heart of the kitchen.

When the oven temperature sensor fail. It roasts bakes and warms your favorite foods with ease. If the temperature sensor malfunctions the oven becomes too hot or won t get hot enough. If you notice your oven is too hot not hot enough or does not heat evenly the short oven sensor kit may need replacing.

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. Replace the back of the stove. As the element heats the sensor senses the ambient temperature inside the oven. It should not be confused with the 6 inch long sensor.

Gas and electric range oven temperature sensor probe wpw10181986 ap6016450 made by whirlpool. Symptoms of a bad oven temperature sensor. That stays steady but when i. If your range or oven is not heating properly you should check the oven temperature sensor to see if it is good or bad.

Opened up the back of the stove. Partselect number ps11749737 manufacturer part number wpw10181986 manufactured by whirlpool. This oven sensor is referred to as the short sensor and is 3 inches long. This temperature sensor detects the temperature within the oven cavity.

The sensor that has been replaced is not what is expected. The whirlpool oven sensor protrudes from the rear wall of the oven and connects to the oven thermostat. Today s oven models are full of convenient features that make them practically maintenance free appliances. This oven temperature sensor for ranges works together with the oven control board to measure and regulate the oven temperature.