DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the control panel on a Whirlpool electric range. The most common reasons for replacing the control panel are the oven not powering on or heating.
All of the information for this control panel replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the control panel on your range be sure to unplug the power cord.
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Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the upper rear access panel.
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Pull the panel down to detach.
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Use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the front locking tabs to release the warm zone switch assembly then push the assembly forward.
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You will need to depress the rear locking tabs to release the bezel and button and detach the switch.
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Detach both indicator lights from the light lenses.
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Push the light lenses from the back to remove them from the panel.
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Next, remove all of the control knobs.
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Unthread the mounting screws to release the surface element switches from the panel.
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Unthread the screws securing the oven control board and remove the board.
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Now use a short phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the control panel.
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You can now lift the old panel from the bottom to remove.
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Prepare the new control panel for installation by first peeling off the protective covering then transfer the control board support bars from the old panel to the new one.
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Now align the new control panel on the side brackets.
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Thread the screws to secure.
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Position the control board in the panel then thread the screws to secure.
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Properly position the element switches in the panel and secure the switches with the screws.
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Realign the control knobs and push them into place.
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Snap the two indicator light lenses into the front of the control panel.
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Now slide the lights onto the lenses and snap them into place.
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Position the warm zone switch in the control panel.
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Align the button then slide on the bezel.
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Snap the bezel onto the switch and snap the assembly into the panel.
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Reinstall the upper rear access panel by inserting the upper tabs under the control panel then align the bottom tab with the lower access panel.
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Replace the screws to secure.
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With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your range should be ready for use.