Does your Whirlpool oven temperature fluctuate or has the temperature sensor stopped working? If so, this article is for you. We will look at Whirlpool oven temperature problems and show you how to fix them.
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Whirlpool Oven Temperature Not Accurate — How To Fix
If your Whirlpool oven temperature is off by over 20 degrees, you should replace the temperature sensor. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Whirlpool oven temperature sensor…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall to access the rear.
Step 2: To avoid the risk of electrocution, unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet or switch off the circuit breaker.
Step 3: Get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 4: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the upper back panel of the oven in place.
Step 5: Lift the panel off and set it aside.
Step 6: Disconnect the wire plug from temperature sensor. The sensor is on the right side of the oven’s rear.
Step 7: Take out the Philips head screw which holds the temperature sensor to the oven.
Step 8: Pull out the temperature sensor from the oven and get a new one.
Step 9: Insert the new temperature sensor into the oven.
Step 10: Hold the sensor in place with a Philips head screws.
Step 11: Reposition the oven’s upper back panel.
Step 12: Hold the panel in place with the Philips head screws.
Step 13: Reconnect the power to the oven by switching the circuit breaker back on or plugging the power cord back in.
Step 14: Push the oven back to the wall.
If you would like a visual of how to replace your Whirlpool oven temperature sensor, watch the video below.
How To Replace Whirlpool Warming Drawer Sensor
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Whirlpool oven warming drawer sensor…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: To avoid the risk of electrocution, unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet or switch off the circuit breaker.
Step 3: Open the door of the oven.
Step 4: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws underneath the oven’s front panel which hold the metal cover in place.
Step 5: Set the metal cover aside and take out the screws which hold the panel itself in place. There is one screw on each side.
Step 6: Lift the control panel assembly up. Support the control panel with something so that the wires aren’t strained.
Step 7: Take out the three Philips head screws at the front of the stove top which hold it in place.
Step 8: Go to the oven’s rear and take out the two screws underneath the corners of the stove top.
Step 9: Lift the stove top off and set it aside.
Step 10: Flip the locks on the door hinges forward with a flat head screwdriver.
Step 11: Close the door till it can’t go any further.
Step 12: Lift the door up, tilt it in, and remove it.
Step 13: Set the door on a cloth lined surface.
Step 14: Take out the screws which hold the right side of the stove top elements’ support bracket to the side panel. There are two screws.
Step 15: Go to the oven’s rear and take out the screws which hold the left side bracket in place.
Step 16: Set the bracket aside and take out the screws which hold the oven’s side panel in place.
Step 17: Lift the side panel off and set it aside.
Step 18: Lift the insulation up and disconnect the wire plug from the blue warming drawer sensor wire plug.
Step 19: Pull out the oven’s bottom drawer and lift the rack out.
Step 20: Using a pair of pliers, pull back the side rails and lift the warming drawer out.
Step 21: Look underneath the oven, you will see the sensor on the right. Take out the screw which holds the sensor in place.
Step 22: Remove the sensor and get a new one.
Step 23: Position the new sensor in the oven and hold it in place with the screw.
Step 24: Reconnect the wire plug to the sensor.
Step 25: Position the warming drawer on the side rails and push it down.
Step 26: Place the rack back in the warming drawer.
Step 27: Slide the warming drawer back in.
Step 28: Reposition the oven’s side panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 29: Return the side bracket on the oven’s rear and secure it with the screws.
Step 30: Return the two screws which hold the stove top element’s support panel to the right side panel.
Step 31: Place the stove top back on the oven.
Step 32: Hold the stove top in place with the two screws at the rear corners and the three screws at the front.
Step 33: Reposition the control panel.
Step 34: Hold the panel in place with the two Philips head screws.
Step 35: Reposition the metal cover underneath the control panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 36: Lift the oven door and position the hinges back into the slots in the sides of the oven.
Step 37: Open the door fully and flip the hinge locks back to hold it in place.
Step 38: Shut the door.
Step 39: Plug the oven’s power cord back in or switch on the circuit breaker.
Step 40: Push the oven back to the wall.
If you would like a visual of how to replace your Whirlpool oven warming drawer sensor, watch the video below.
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How To Test Whirlpool Oven Temperature Sensor
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to test your Whirlpool oven temperature sensor…
Step 1: First, you need to take out the sensor from the oven. If you don’t know how to do this, read the “Whirlpool Oven Temperature Not Accurate” section above.
Step 2: Get a digital multimeter.
Step 3: Turn the multimeter dial to the ohms setting.
Step 4: Touch the two multimeter probes to the two pins in the wire plug of the temperature sensor.
Step 5: Look at the multimeter display. The reading should be around 1080 ohms. If the reading is far higher or lower than this, your Whirlpool oven temperature sensor is faulty and should be replaced.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to test a Whirlpool oven temperature sensor.
Whirlpool Oven Not Reaching Temperature — How To Fix
If your Whirlpool oven is not heating up to the set temperature, the heating component has probably started to fail. If your Whirlpool oven uses gas, the igniter is probably faulty. Read this article: Whirlpool Oven Igniter [How To, Problems & Solutions] to replace the igniter in your Whirlpool oven. If your Whirlpool oven is electric, the bake element should be replaced. This article: Whirlpool Oven Element [How To, Issues & Solutions] walks you through the steps you need to follow in order to do this.
Whirlpool Oven Not Keeping Temperature — How To Fix
There is more than one possible reason your Whirlpool oven is not keeping temperature. Below, we have listed them and what to do about them.
1. Bake Element Or Igniter
A bake element is used in an electric oven while an igniter is used in a gas oven. If the oven doesn’t maintain the temperature, the bake element or igniter may have begun to fail. Read the article in the link above this one to learn how to test and replace your Whirlpool oven bake element or igniter.
2. Temperature Sensor
If your bake element or igniter isn’t faulty, the next thing you should check is the temperature sensor. If the sensor starts to fail, it could cause the oven not to maintain the temperature. Read the “Whirlpool Oven Temperature Not Accurate” section above to replace the temperature sensor in your Whirlpool oven.
3. Open Door
If the door doesn’t close properly, the oven will lose heat while being used. So, the oven will not maintain temperature. If your oven door doesn’t close properly, the door seal, door hinges, or door latch could be faulty. First, we will show you how to replace the door seal of your Whirlpool oven…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord.
Step 2: Open the oven door.
Step 3: Pull out the ends of the door seal from the bottom of the oven.
Step 4: Pull out the door seal clips from the holes around the oven’s frame.
Step 5: Get a new door seal and insert the clips into the holes.
Step 6: Push the ends of the door seal into the holes at the bottom of the oven with a flat head screwdriver
Step 7: Shut the door and plug the oven back in.
The video below will show you how to replace a Whirlpool oven door seal.
If your Whirlpool oven door still doesn’t close properly after replacing the seal, read this article: Whirlpool Oven Door [How To, Issues & Proven Solutions] to replace the hinges or door latch.
How To Set Temperature On A Whirlpool Oven
To set your Whirlpool oven temperature, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Place your food in the oven and shut the door.
Step 2: Choose your desired cooking mode.
Step 3: Swipe to the left or right to choose your desired temperature. If your oven doesn’t have a touchscreen, use the arrows, numbers, or “+” and “-” buttons to input your desired temperature.
How To Change Whirlpool Oven Temperature From Celsius To Fahrenheit
To change your Whirlpool oven temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Turn the oven on.
Step 2: Hold the “Temp/Time” up arrow button for about 5 seconds or till you see a small “C” flash on the oven’s display.
Step 3: To change the oven back to Fahrenheit, also hold the “Temp/Time” up arrow button for about 5 seconds.
The video below will give you a visual of how to change your Whirlpool oven temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Whirlpool Oven Temperature FAQ
Why Does My Whirlpool Oven Temperature Fluctuate?
While baking, the oven’s heating elements turn on an off. During the short time the elements turn off, it’s normal for the oven’s temperature to go down a bit. Once the oven senses that the temperature has reduced, the heating elements turn on again.
Where Is My Whirlpool Oven Temperature Sensor Located?
Your Whirlpool oven temperature sensor is located on the right side of the oven’s rear behind the back panel.
Is My Whirlpool Oven Temperature Celsius Or Fahrenheit?
If the maximum available temperature for your Whirlpool oven during bake is about 260 degrees, it is Celsius. If the maximum temperature is about 500 degrees, it is Fahrenheit.