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Whirlpool Range is producing a burning smell

If your Whirlpool range has a burning smell, stop using it until you identify the source, especially if the odor smells electrical or comes with smoke. The most likely cause is a defective temperature control thermostat, which regulates broiler temperature and may fail to control the broil element correctly. The thermostat cannot be repaired and must be replaced if testing confirms it is faulty. Next, check the range control board, main control board, or oven control board. These boards use relays to send voltage to the bake and broil circuits, and a failed relay can create an electrical burning smell or prevent the heating components from operating properly. A shorted bake element is another common cause. Look for holes, blisters, or visible damage, then use a multimeter to test for continuity. Finally, inspect the broil element for damage and test whether it is shorted to its outer case. These parts can cause an oven burning smell or range burning smell. Enter your Whirlpool range model number to find the exact replacement thermostat, control board, bake element, or broil element for your appliance.

01 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Temperature Control Thermostat

The temperature control thermostat regulates the broiler temperature. If the thermostat is defective, it may fail to heat the broiler element. The oven thermostat is not repairable—if the thermostat is defective, you must replace it.
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02 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Control Board

The control board has relays that send voltage to the bake and broil circuits according to the user settings and sensor input. If the control board is defective, it may not send voltage to the heating components.
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03 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Main Control Board

The control board has relays that send voltage to the bake and broil circuits according to the user settings and sensor input. If the control board is defective, it may not send voltage to the heating components.
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04 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

The control board has relays that send voltage to the bake and broil circuits according to the user settings and sensor input. If the control board is defective, it may not send voltage to the heating components.
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05 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Bake Element

Sometimes, if the heating element burns out, it can short out to the inside of the oven. Often, if the bake element has shorted out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the heating element for holes or blisters. To determine if the bake element has shorted out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the bake element does not have continuity, replace it.
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06 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Broil Element

If the broil element is shorted out. Often, if the element has shorted out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the broil element for holes or blisters. To determine if the broil element is shorted out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the broil element shows continuity from the terminals to the outer case, this indicates that it is shorted out. If the broil element is shorted out, replace it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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