Part Location Diagram of WP3149400 Whirlpool Surface Burner Element Switch, Large Burner
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Replacing your Whirlpool Range Surface Burner Element Switch, Large Burner
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Surface Burner Element Switch, Large Burner WP3149400

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$95.17
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Fix Number:
FIX11740783
Manufacturer #:
WP3149400
Manufactured by:
Whirlpool

Product Description

If the large surface burner on your range will not heat up, you may need to replace the switch. This genuine OEM switch is used to control the temperature of the large 8-inch burner, along with turning it on and off. Please be sure to disconnect the power supply to your range before beginning this repair, as you will be working with electrical components. When replacing the switch, the electrical harness features slip-on terminals for easy installation and connections to the switch. You should examine the terminals for signs of arcing or corrosion. If these signs are present, the terminals will need to be replaced as well. The shaft for the burner knob may be longer than the switch you just removed, but you will be able to remove the excess length by using a pair of pliers. If you also need to replace the knob used to turn the switch, it can be purchased separately.

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Replacing your Surface Burner Element Switch, Large Burner

Replacing your Surface Burner Element Switch, Large Burner

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Gloria
August 15, 2022
Hot surface light stays ON even though is NO surface heat
For model number 79096020400
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Hello Gloria, Thank you for your inquiry. This issue is usually caused by a limit in one of the surface elements or by one of the switches. You can test the elements and switches with a multimeter to see which one is causing the issue. We hope this helps and if you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Average Repair Rating: 4.5 / 5.0, 12 reviews.
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Customer:
chris from ABERDEEN, SD
Parts Used:
WP3149400, W10196406RW, W10196405RW
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Burner would not heat up and the cook top on light would not turn off.
First turn off breaker. Pull out stove and unplug. There was about 8 screws on the panel on the back side of the control panel. Remove panel. Remove knob on the bad control and there is 2 screws behind knob. Remove those 2 screws and take the new control and remove 1 wire at a time from old switch to new one then put back together.
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Customer:
chris from Aberdeen, SD
Parts Used:
WP3149400
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Burner would not heat on high
Turn off power supply then unplug and pull range away from the wall. On the front of the control panel you will find a Phillips head screw on the bottom edge on each end remove those with a stuby screw driver. Then on the backside of the range remove one Phillips head screw on each top corner. Then grab the control panel at the bottom fro nt and pull out and then up. Pull off knob for bad switch and remove the 2 Phillips head screws. With new switch in hand remove one wire from old to new switch at a time then reassemble.
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Customer:
Paul from Choctaw, OK
Parts Used:
WP9761048, WP3149404, WP3149400
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Could not regulate temperature on both 8" burners.
Turn off breaker, remove panel on back of range. Remove knobs from switches, remove two screws from front of control panel to release switch. Leave wires attached to old switch to make it easier to see where they connect to new switch. Follow instructions included with new switches regarding length of stem. Install new switch, transfe r wires from old switch to new switch. Test all switches for correct operation. Reinstall rear panel.
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Customer:
Richard from Graham, NC
Parts Used:
WP3149400
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
surface eye went to glowing red when turned on and had no adjustment.
Replaced switch on range hood. ( first REMOVE POWER PLUG FROM ELECTRICAL SOURSE) I removed screws from back of range hood with nut driver . Removed control know from range hood exposing the two screws holding the switch in, removed screws with Phillips screw driver, removed switch from rear, unplugged the five wires and attached to new s witch, installed in reverse order. THIS FIXED PROBLEM. took about 15 minutes.
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Customer:
Leo from Idaho Falls, ID
Parts Used:
WP3149400
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
8" stove top burner (right front) went to red hot at any setting
I followed the basic instructions provided with the switch, which were minimal, and viewed several videos, which were better than the instructions, prior to starting. Turned off the breaker to the range/oven and also pulled the plug. The control panel did not remove as indicated on the Youtube videos, rather I had to remove the back pla te on the oven which was held by about 8 screws. This was no big deal. The infinite switch I purchased looked identical to the one that failed - a good sign. However, the connectors were not similar at all. I was able to remove them which took a bit of force in addition to the screwdriver tactic described in the videos. In so doing, it is important to keep track of which wire goes where so the new switch is wired correctly. I had to shorten the stem of the new switch but this was no problem and went as described in the on-line videos. You will find that the knob can go on two ways and you have to orient the spring clip on the shaft of the new switch so that "OFF" is in the orientation similar to the other switches, which in my case was the 12 o'clock position. This may require re-positioning the spring clip on the shaft of the new switch which was not a problem. Reassembly of the backplate went easily. The thing that took the most time was vacuuming and washing the floor underneath the oven and cleaning the sides of the oven and cabinets of dirt and grease that had accumulated over the years. Everything tested out once the plug was in and the breaker put in the energized position. Another lesson: always make sure you have the right number of coils on your burner elements to avoid burning out a switch. My 8" burners require 5 coils and the 6" burners requires 4 coils. This is critical to keeping amperage through the switch within it's rating.
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Customer:
James from Kingdom City, MO
Parts Used:
WP3149400
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
8" burner was either off or full cherry red on - no regulation from burner switch
Remove bottom drawer (optional) to reach in and unplug range. Pull up on front at bottom to unstick feet from the floor! Pull range away from the wall. Remove two white screws on underside of front of console at either end. Look on back of range and note how console fits into metal back. Remove two screws in top corners of the back o f range. Pull bottom of console out and lift up to remove. Pull dial off of bad burner switch. Remove two screws holding switch onto console. Pull switch out of console from the rear. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to pop plastic electrical connections off of the bad burner switch. On the new switch, make sure that the little metal piece included as an option is NOT rattling around inside switch. If it is, it will short things out in there. You don't need that little sucker. Find it and throw it away! Use needle-nosed pliers to pry clip off of stem of new switch, then use the pliers to break off the tip. Reinstall the clip, making sure it's not bent from removal. Reassemble in reverse order!
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Customer:
Robert from Spring Hill, FL
Parts Used:
WP3149400
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Rt front burner would turn on .
But would only go to high then left front burner did same thing. Note if burner works at all it is the burner control itself Pull out stove unplug remove two Philips screws at top then go to front with stubby screw driver remove two screws under control tower remove knobs remove securing screws take flat screw driver to pry off plugs inst all in reverse order.
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Customer:
Ronald from The Villages, FL
Parts Used:
WP3149400
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
control switch defective
Remove back plate(4 short screws & 4 longer screws). remove switch(2 screws). Snap off two connections. Need to check new part well. I found a new unused wire connector in the switch which had no purpose which fell out when inspected(could have shorted switch).. New switch (spring clip removed, stem to proper length, spring clip replaced , ready for installation.)
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Customer:
Frank from Matthews, NC
Parts Used:
WP3149400
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Left Front Burner Lost Temperature Control Element Burning Red
Moved range out, removed back panel, removed left switch front knob, unsrewed 2 screws, moved switch to the back, disconnected two modular connectors from switch, inspected removed switch visible burn marks. Reconnect new switch to modular connectors,secure switch from front 2 screws, break off 1 part of switch stem. Place knob back. R emount back panel. But range to its normal location.
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Customer:
Loretta from Iuka, MS
Parts Used:
WP3149400
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Stove eye over heating.
followed instructions. Worked great.
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Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX11740783
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3149400
Brand
Model Number
Description
Roper
1028B06
Range - Roper Range/Stove/Oven Model 1028B06 Parts
Roper
1028B16
Range - Roper Range/Stove/Oven Model 1028B16 Parts
Roper
1028B26
Range - Roper Range/Stove/Oven Model 1028B26 Parts
Roper
1028B46
Range - Roper Range/Stove/Oven Model 1028B46 Parts
Roper
1213W1A
Range - Freestanding, Gas
Roper
1215*0A
Range - GAS RANGE
Roper
1215*1A
Range - GAS RANGE
Whirlpool
1215^0A
Range
Whirlpool
1215^1A
Range
Roper
1215W0A
Range - Freestanding, Gas
Roper
1215W1A
Range - Freestanding, Gas
Roper
1235*0A
Range - GAS RANGE
Roper
1235*1A
Range - GAS RANGE
Whirlpool
1235^0A
Range
Whirlpool
1235^1A
Range
Roper
1235W0A
Range - Freestanding, Gas
Roper
1235W1A
Range - Freestanding, Gas
Whirlpool
1259A16
Range - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Model 1259A16 Parts
Whirlpool
1259A26
Range - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Model 1259A26 Parts
Whirlpool
1259C16
Range - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Model 1259C16 Parts
Whirlpool
1259C26
Range - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Model 1259C26 Parts
Whirlpool
1259H16
Range - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Model 1259H16 Parts
Whirlpool
1259H26
Range - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Model 1259H26 Parts
Whirlpool
1259L26
Range - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Model 1259L26 Parts
Whirlpool
1259W16
Range - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Model 1259W16 Parts
Whirlpool
1259W26
Range - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Model 1259W26 Parts
Roper
1276*0A
Range - Range (gas)*
Whirlpool
1276^0A
Range
Roper
1276W0A
Range - Freestanding, Gas
Roper
1352W06
Range - Gas