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Whirlpool Oven light not turning off
If your Whirlpool oven light won't turn off, the light switch is the most likely cause. A shorted light switch can continue sending power to the oven light even when the switch is in the off position. Test the switch for continuity with a multimeter and replace it if it shows continuity while off. If the light stays on when you press the control, the touchpad and control panel may not be registering the command. Test the other buttons. If some respond and others do not, the touchpad and control panel or the touchpad alone may be defective. A shorted control board can also cause the oven light to stay on after the switch has been checked. Less commonly, a door hinge that prevents the door from closing fully may fail to actuate the light switch. Check that the door closes tightly and does not open past 90 degrees. On some Whirlpool models, a shorted door switch can keep the light on as well. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement light switch, touchpad, control panel, control board, door hinge, or door switch for your oven.
01 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Light Switch
The light switch sends power to the light. If the light switch is shorted the light will stay on. You can test the light switch for continuity with a multimeter. If the light switch shows continuity even in the off position, the switch is bad and will need to be replaced.
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02 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Touchpad and Control Panel
If the light is not turning off when the button is pressed, the button may not be activating. To determine if the touchpad and control panel are defective, try pressing each of the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons respond correctly while others don’t, replace the touchpad and control panel.
Common
03 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Touchpad
If the light is not turning off when the button is pressed, the button may not be activating. To determine if the touchpad is defective, try pressing each of the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons respond correctly while others don’t, replace the touchpad.
Common
04 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Control Board
The oven light often gets its power from the control board. If the control board is shorted the light can stay on. If the light switch is in the off position, but the light stays on, the control board has likely shorted and will need to be replaced.
Less Common
05 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Door Hinge
If the door isn't closing properly the light switch may not be actuated, keeping the light on. Check to see that the door is closing tight. If the door opens past 90 degrees, the door hinges are likely bent and will need to be replaced.
Less Common
06 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Door Switch
On some models, the door switch controls when the oven light is turned on and off. If the door switch has shorted the light may stay on. You can test the switch for continuity with a multimeter. If the switch shows continuity even in the off position, the switch has shorted and will need to be replaced.
Uncommon But Possible
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