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Infinite Switch - 8 Inch Specifications
This switch helps you control the heat on your stove’s 8-inch burner. If your burner isn’t heating up or won’t adjust properly, this part could be the fix. It works by sending the right amount of power to the burner when you turn the knob. It’s made to fit many models and is easy to install—just unplug your stove first and wear gloves for safety.
Part #WP3148953
Manufactured by
Whirlpool
for Whirlpool, Roper, KitchenAid, Estate
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. This means that the company who made your appliance is also supplying the replacement part.
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Replacing your Whirlpool Range Infinite Switch - 8 Inch
About this fix
Common problems and models this part fixes.
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Rated by verified customers
What this part fixes:
Element will not heat
Oven is too hot
Works with the following products:
Range
Part# WP3148953 replaces these:
AP6007658, 3148953, WP3148953VP
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Lawrence S - July 26, 2022
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Easy repair
The part came in fast and in perfect condition. Easy to replace. Excellent service.
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Dean R - July 24, 2022
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Easy as.
Found the part number. Cross referenced the to find the new one. Placed the order. And the unit arrived.
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Don R - October 6, 2020
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Easy fix
The part was shipped quickly, and the video made the replacement idiot proof.
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Bonnie C - September 29, 2022
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Front burner switch
The part was perfect. It's so nice to be able to use my front burner again and the service was excellent. Thank you so much.
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Pat C - December 1, 2021
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Great place to buy from !
Fast shipping ,easy to work with and helpful on phone.
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Marvin M - June 25, 2021
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Nice to have parts places like this in Canada.
The part was as I expected and my stove is like new again. Will definitely order again.
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Lawrence S - October 31, 2021
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Easy repair.
Fast delivery of the part, my appliance is back working again.
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Lynn J - January 27, 2021
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Easily installed part
Easy as 1,2,3. Screws not included as you must have kept your screws from your old parts
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Vladimir S - April 15, 2020
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Whirpool Range Easy Repair
Received the part fast and in good condition, it was easy to install a new switch.Thanks. Best Regards. Vladimir
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Rendel I - August 19, 2020
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simple to install
installed in a few minutes and is working as needed.
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The burner would keep heating after turning off the switch
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RON from KAUFMAN, TX
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Start by turning off the power to the range. It was fairly easy to take the "Control Deck" off the top of the range by removing about 8 screws. I leaned the deck forward without removing any wires except a green ground that was held on by one of the screws. There are two small screws under the switch knob holding the Infinite S
... Read morewitch to the panel. I removed these and let the switch hang on the wires. To avoid missplacing or crossing the wires... I moved one wire at a time to the new switch, then attached the switch to the panel and put it all back together. Whole job was done in about 15 minutes
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Burner would randomly overheat on any setting (Bad Control Switch)
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Mark P from CORP CHRISTI, TX
Very Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
1) Unplug stove. 2) Remove back cover of the stove held in place by 8 screws (4 short ones for the upper holes and 4 longer ones for the lower holes.). 3) Remove the knob from the switch that you are replacing to expose the switch mounting screws (2 screws). 4) Remove the screws. 5) Go to the rear of the stov
... Read moree and extract the defective switch. 6) You will see 2 plastic plugs going into/onto the switch. Remove the plugs. MAKE SURE YOU ARE UNPLUGGED FROM THE Wall OUTLET!! A small flat blade may be needed to separate the plugs from switch. 7) Attach the plugs to the new switch (there is only one way to do it. you wont get them confused and put on wrong. 8) Put the new switch where the defective one was. 9) Come to the front of the stove and put your two screws in and replace the knob. 10) Replace the back cover, 11) Plug in and test burner.
The 8-inch burner only heated on high regardless of the temperature setting dialed in.
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Reginald from PLAINFIELD, IN
Very Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
Unplugged stove from electrical outlet. Pulled temperature control dial off by hand. Remove screws to top back stove panel with Phillips screwdriver. Removed top stove back panel. Unscrewed broken infinity switch from stove. Unclipped wiring harness to broken switch by prying loose with flat head screw driver. Reclipped wiring harness to
... Read morenew switch. Screwed replacement switch back onto stove. Reattached back panel with screws.
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Infinite switch bad and receptacle heat damaged
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Anthony from FORT MEADE, FL
A Bit Difficult
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
Removed back plate, replaced infinite switch. Replaced receptacle holder. Took a moment to see how to install wires into the receptacle, no instructions on orientation of wires into the receptacle. Wired receptacle per instructions. Placed receptacle into holder and installed burner. Burner Burner would not lay flat, receptacle longe
... Read morer than original. Removed receptacle from holder, plugged in burner and placed burner into position.
Unscrewed the switches and let the switch hang while replacing one wire at a time. Followed instructions on wire replacement. Exact parts, only shaft on 6" switch was too long -- okay, because it is designed to break off a piece on end of shaft, then the knob fit. Everything was perfect.
Burner did not always reduce heat when temp. Was lowered.
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Annie S from RIDGEVILLE, SC
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
My husband unscrewed the bad switch and replaced with the new one.
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Velma - For model number RF110AXSQ3
September 12, 2017
The 8 inch burner comes on gets hot but wont turn down stays on high all the time, do i need a burner or the control
Hello Velma, thank you for contacting us. You will need to replace the switch as this is what's causing this issue with the burner. Good luck with the repair!
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Ken - For model number YIES350XW1
October 10, 2019
It is a Whirlpool. Does the 3149400 replace the 3148953 for the 8 inch element control?
Hi Ken,
Thank you for your question. Part number 3149400 does not replace part number 3148953. The part number listed under your model number for the 8 inch burner switch is WP3148953, which replaces part number 3148953. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Stacey - For model number WFC150MOEBO
February 7, 2019
The knob on my stove that goes to the front 8 in burner pops and sizzles and smells like wires are burning. What could be the problem? It heats up but afraid to use it with it making that noise. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much
Hello Stacey, Thank you for the question. This sounds like the Switch behind the knob is defective and should be replaced.PartSelect Number PS11740775. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!
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Rick Martin - For model number Wfc150moewo Electric range
January 26, 2020
Is this part number the same for large burner and small burners . Will it shut off my cooktop light indicator which stays on all the time . Thank you
Hello and thank you for writing.
Small 6 inch burner PS11740785
Large burner PS11740775. After installation of the new switch, we suggest to try a hard reset:
Go to your breaker box and shut the breakers for your unit off, wait 5 minutes and then turn the breaker to on again. That should hopefully clear this problem of the indicator light. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.
The top left big burner gets to hot red hot at times can not turn down. What part do I need? Thank you.
Hello Roger, Thank you for the question. This is an indication the Switch that controls the Element is defective and will need to be replaced, Part #: PS11740775. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
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David - For model number ACR4303MFW
September 24, 2019
My 8" burner has no temperature control; when i turn it on, it is high only. I have researched that the element control switch needs to be replaced, but i have found two 8" switches for this model range. What is the difference between part# wp3149400 and wp3148953?
Hello David,
Thank you for your question. The correct switch for your model is under part WP3149400. Part wp3148953 is the same part, but this switch is not compatible to your model. Hope this helps!
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Greg - For model number KERI203PWH3
January 6, 2020
The 8" front right burner gets warm, but will not glow red. It also will not get hot enough to boil water in a pot. Could it be the limiter, or perhaps the infinite switch?
Hello Greg, thank you for your question. The issue could be with either of those parts. We would recommend testing the switch first to determine the issue. Here is a link that will provide information on testing that part.
https://www.partselect.com/Range-Stove-Oven+Infinite-Switch-Testing+repair.htm
I hope this helps!
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Carlos Hernandez - For model number RF302BXDW0
November 20, 2018
If i replace the switch that activates the burner, will the stove turn on? Cause only one burner burned. Not the all of them
Hello Carlos, Thank you for the question. If it is just the one burner not working then replacing the switch or the element should fix the issue. If none of the burners are working you may have more issues within the appliance. I suggest starting with the wiring for burn marks or defects. Hope this helps, good luck with this repair!
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Jai - For model number RF378LXPS
November 14, 2021
Which infinite control switch do I need for bigger front left surface element and which surface element to replace bigger surface element?
Hello Jai, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number PS11747192 for the Large Control Switch and Part #: PS11764902 for the Element. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
if i have a orange dot infinite switch for the big burner on the the left would a green dot infinite switch work
Hi Jordin, thank you for getting in touch. We have researched and found that the green dot infinite switch, part number PS11740775, fits your model. It is for the left front surface element. If you require assistance to place an order, please contact customer service!
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