Having trouble getting a Whirlpool oven to bake? Then this guide is for you.
Here are some of the common causes for why it isn’t working and how you can fix them.
Please note that some of the causes won’t apply to your specific oven depending on the exact model of the Whirlpool oven that you are trying to fix.
This guide covers the following models of Whirlpool ovens:
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The igniter has two main purposes. Firstly, it draws the electrical current through the oven safety valve so it can open, and secondly, it ignites the gas in the oven burner. When the igniter gets weak, it won’t be able to open the safety valve correctly, causing the oven not to heat.
A faulty igniter is one of the most common reasons why an oven won’t bake or heat properly. To check if it needs to be replaced:
When the bake element in your Whirlpool oven is not heating properly, it will not be glowing red hot. Here’s how to find out if it needs to be replaced:
For your oven’s bake and broil burner to ignite, the oven burner spark electrode is used. It is like a spark plug; when power is applied to the device, a spark jumps from the spark electrode to the electrode shield and subsequently ignites the gas. Here’s how to check if it is faulty or not:
If you are working with an electric oven, it requires 240 volts of alternating current to operate correctly, and if you are working with a gas oven, it requires 120 volts. If your oven isn’t turning on, the power cords and connections could be the problem.
To check that the electrical outlet is providing the right voltage, you will need to check it with a multimeter. If this shows an issue, then you will need to fix the power connections.
The thermal fuse’s purpose is to ensure that your oven doesn’t get too hot. When it does get too hot, the fuse trips, which results in the oven’s power shutting off. If your oven isn’t baking, it’s possible that the thermal fuse has blown and needs to be replaced.
If your oven isn’t functioning properly, then it could be that there is a loose or burnt wire that supplies power to the oven’s element or igniter. The main cause of a burnt-out wire is that it gets too close to a heat source. Here’s how to check if you have a loose or burnt wire connection:
If the control board is defective, it won’t be able to send voltage to the heating components in the oven. Before you replace it, you should:
Another possible cause is if the safety value (in gas ovens) is broken and not working correctly. The purpose of the safety valve is to work with the oven igniter to supply gas to the burner. If this component stops working (which is rare), the oven will not heat. To check the safety valve:
There you have it, some of the most common causes of a Whirlpool oven not baking or heating at all. I hope this guide has helped you resolve the issue.
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