If your Whirlpool oven fuse is blown or you would like to replace the fuse in your oven, this article is for you. We will show you how to replace different Whirlpool oven fuses.
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Whirlpool Oven Fuse Blown — How To Fix
If your Whirlpool oven fuse is blown, you will need to replace it. We will show you how to replace the fuse in your Whirlpool range oven and your Whirlpool double wall oven. Follow the steps below to replace the fuse in your Whirlpool range oven…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall to access the rear.
Step 2: Go to the oven’s rear and unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Step 3: Take out the screws which hold the oven’s upper back panel in place. Do this using a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 4: Set the panel aside.
Step 5: Disconnect the wires from the terminals of your Whirlpool oven fuse. The fuse should be somewhere close to the terminals of the bake or broil element.
Step 6: Take out the Philips head screw which holds the fuse in place.
Step 7: Get a new Whirlpool oven fuse.
Step 8: Screw the fuse to the oven.
Step 9: Connect the wires to the terminals of the thermal fuse.
Step 10: Return the oven’s upper back panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 11: Plug the oven’s power cord back in.
Step 12: Push the oven back to the wall.
The video below will give you a visual of how to replace a Whirlpool oven fuse.
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Whirlpool double wall oven fuse…
Step 1: Locate the oven’s circuit breaker and switch it off.
Step 2: Open the doors of the oven.
Step 3: Use a Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws which hold the oven to the cabinet. There are two screws on each side.
Step 4: Pull the oven out a bit.
Step 5: Use a quarter inch nut driver to take out the screws which hold the small brackets on the upper sides of the control panel assembly. Each bracket is held in place with one screw.
Step 6: Remove the brackets and take out the screws holding the control panel assembly in place.
Step 7: Disconnect the wire plug and green grounding wire from the control panel assembly.
Step 8: Disconnect the two wires from your Whirlpool oven fuse using a pair of pliers.
Step 9: Pull the mounting studs of the fuse off the holes in the bracket.
Step 10: Get a new Whirlpool oven fuse.
Step 11: Position the fuse in the bracket and connect the wires to it.
Step 12: Reconnect the two wires to the control panel assembly and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 13: Return the small brackets and the screws which hold them in place.
Step 14: Push the oven back into the cabinet and secure with the four screws.
Step 15: Shut the two oven doors.
Step 16: Switch the circuit breaker back on.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace your Whirlpool oven fuse.
Whirlpool Oven Thermal Fuse Keeps Blowing — How To Fix
There are three possible reasons why your Whirlpool oven fuse keeps blowing. Below, we talk about them and how to fix them.
1. Control Board
The thermal fuse burns out when exposed to high temperatures. So, if you notice that your oven is getting way hotter than the set temperature, the control board is probably faulty. If you would like to replace the control board in your Whirlpool oven, read this article: Whirlpool Oven Control [Problems & Proven Solutions]
2. Cooling Fan
The cooling fan turns on to prevent the oven from overheating. If the oven overheats, it could cause the thermal fuse to blow. If your oven isn’t exceeding the set temperature but the fuse keeps blowing, you should test and maybe replace the cooling fan. Note that replacing the cooling fan in a Whirlpool oven is complicated. So, if you aren’t at all experienced with ovens, it would be best to contact a technician. However, if you are sure of your abilities, read this article: Whirlpool Oven Noise [Proven Solutions] to replace the cooling fan in your Whirlpool oven.
3. Heating Element
If your Whirlpool oven fuse blows when the oven isn’t even on, the problem is most likely from the heating element. If the heating element shorts out, it will keep heating even when the oven is off causing it to overheat. To test if your heating element is shorting out, read this article: Whirlpool Oven Heating Problems [Proven Solutions]
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How To Test Whirlpool Oven Thermal Fuse
Follow the steps listed below to test your Whirlpool oven fuse…
Step 1: Remove the oven’s back panel to gain access to the thermal fuse. Make sure the oven’s power is disconnected.
Step 2: Disconnect the wires from the thermal fuse.
Step 3: Get a multimeter.
Step 4: If you are using an analog multimeter, turn the dial to the lowest ohms setting and touch the probes together while adjusting the needle on the display to 0. If you are using a digital multimeter, simply turn the dial to the lowest ohms setting.
Step 5: Touch the multimeter probes to the terminals of the thermal fuse. If the multimeter display shows 0 ohms, the thermal fuse is still good. If the display of the multimeter doesn’t change at all, the thermal fuse is faulty and should be replaced. Get a new Whirlpool oven fuse.
The video below will give you a visual of how to test a Whirlpool oven fuse.
How To Replace Whirlpool Microwave oven Fuse
Below, we will show you how to replace the line fuse in a Whirlpool over-the-range microwave and a Whirlpool microwave/hood combo. To replace the line fuse in your Whirlpool over-the-range microwave, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Unplug the microwave’s power cord from the outlet to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Step 2: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the microwave oven’s front grille in place.
Step 3: Open the door of the microwave.
Step 4: Pull the front grille off and set it aside.
Step 5: Take out the screws directly above the control panel assembly using the Philips head screwdriver.
Step 6: Lift the control panel assembly off.
Step 7: Take out the two Philips head screws which hold the microwave’s metal access panel in place.
Step 8: Set the access panel aside.
Step 9: Next, discharge the capacitor by placing a screwdriver with an insulated handle across the terminals.
Step 10: Remove the line fuse from the holder using a pair of pliers.
Step 11: Get a new line fuse.
Step 12: Position the new line fuse in the holder.
Step 13: Reposition the metal access panel and hold it in place with the two Philips head screws.
Step 14: Lift the control panel assembly and insert the tabs into the slots.
Step 15: Secure the panel with the Philips head screw.
Step 16: Reposition the front grille and secure with the screws.
Step 17: Shut the microwave door.
Step 18: Plug the microwave’s power cord back in.
The video below will show you how to replace a Whirlpool over-the-range microwave line fuse.
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace a Whirlpool microwave/hood combo line fuse…
Step 2: To avoid the risk of electrocution, unplug the microwave’s power cord from the outlet or switch the circuit breaker off.
Step 3: Open the microwave door.
Step 4: Use a Philips head screwdriver to take out the screws which hold the microwave’s front grille in place.
Step 5: Lift the grille off and take out the Philips head screw above the control panel assembly which holds it in place.
Step 6: Disconnect the thermistor wire plug from the control panel to move it to the side.
Step 7: Cover the microwave blower housing so that the fuse doesn’t fall into it when you remove it from the holder.
Step 8: Lift the line fuse out of the holder.
Step 9: Get a new line fuse.
Step 10: Position the line fuse in the holder.
Step 11: Remove whatever you used to cover the blower housing.
Step 12: Reconnect the wire to the control panel assembly.
Step 13: Lift the control panel assembly and insert the tabs into the slots in the sides of the microwave.
Step 14: Hold the control panel assembly in place with the Philips head screw.
Step 15: Reposition the microwave’s front grille and hold it in place with the Philips head screws.
Step 16: Shut the microwave door and plug the power cord back into the outlet or switch the breaker back on.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace a Whirlpool microwave/hood combo line fuse.
Whirlpool Oven Fuse FAQ
Where Is The Fuse In My Whirlpool Double Oven Located?
The fuse in your Whirlpool oven is located behind the control panel assembly.
Where Is The Fuse In My Whirlpool Range Oven Located?
The fuse in your Whirlpool range oven is located right behind the oven’s rear panel somewhere close to the terminals of the bake or broil element.
Where Is The Fuse In My Whirlpool Microwave Oven Located
The line fuse is located behind the microwave’s metal access cover near the capacitor.