Sometimes home appliances could create troubles at home, like a range where the surface element won't’ turn off. If you want to know how to fix this problem, learn our article. Today we will talk about how to fix problems with surface elements. Most common solution - replacing surface element switch. The surface element switch sends voltage to the surface element coil. Sometimes, when the surface element switch fails, the electrical contacts inside the switch fuse together, causing the switch to send continuous voltage to the surface element. If the surface element switch is defective, replace it. We have prepared a short step-by-step guide which helps to replace the surface element on Whirlpool wfe505w0jz. Before you have started, prepare some tools: 1/4-inch nut driver, screwdriver, work gloves, cardboard to protect flooring.
Set cardboard on the floor in front of the range to prevent scratching the flooring. Pull the range out of the cabinet and unplug the power cord. Use a helper if necessary. Remove the screws from the control panel back shield and pull it off the range. Pull off the control knob. Remove the screws that attach the surface element control switch to the control panel. Pull the surface element control switch out and transfer the wires from the existing surface element control switch to the new surface element control switch. Insert the new surface element control switch in the control panel and secure it with the mounting screws. Push the control knob onto the surface element control switch stem. Place the control panel back shield on the back of the control console and fasten the back shield with the mounting screws. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. Carefully slide the range back into the cabinet, ensuring that the rear leveling foot properly engages with the anti-tip bracket so the range doesn’t fall forward when you open the oven door and pull out a loaded oven rack. Use a helper if necessary.
Ready. Problem with the surface element is solved! If you can't do it alone, you could contact us and schedule a visit at a convenient time!
