This temperature sensor detects the temperature within the oven cavity. This oven temperature sensor, for ranges, works together with the oven control board to measure and regulate the oven temperature. The sensor detects the temperature in the oven cavity. If the following symptoms occur, replacing the temperature sensor could be the solution: Little or no heat when baking, oven not heating evenly, oven will not start, and/or oven is overheating. Often, if the sensor is defective, the oven temperature will fluctuate and be inaccurate by more than 50 degrees. The tool needed for this replacement is a #2 square head screwdriver or a #2 Philips screwdriver. Remember to unplug the range before installing the part.
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Replacing your Whirlpool Range Oven Sensor
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Little to no heat when baking | Oven is too hot | Oven not heating evenly | Element will not heat
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Charles K - December 17, 2022
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Easy repair and
Oven was overheating....by a lot. With the oven set at 350F, the oven temp went up to at least 500F and the elements were bright red. Burnt a few items before realising this. The new temperature sensor resolved the issue!
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Theogene L - January 25, 2019
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Ease repair working well.
Yes,but not cheap.
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John R - September 23, 2020
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Ezee pezee
Plug and play
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Ronald A - June 21, 2019
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Very easy repair
The part ordered was exactly what we needed and we are so glad we found this site . After a phone call , speaking with a lovely lady in Nova Scotia ,, the probe was on its way ,, don’t know where it came from but it was here early next morning by Feedx ,, for sure will order from here again , Thank You so Much
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Brian L - March 18, 2024
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oven probe was correct and works perfect
part was correct and arrived on time
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Janet M - February 13, 2019
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Part as described
The repair was easy. The video was helpful and the part fit and we are back in working order
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Vance M - June 28, 2021
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Worked as expected.
Quick shipping, easy install. Oven temperature works good again like it should.
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Susan K - July 23, 2023
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Easy Peasy
I can't say enough about the excellent diagnosis and correction. We saved about $200 in not having a service call from a technician. It took us about 15 min to install the two parts. Thank you for the You tube videos. This is the second time we've used your company. Kudos to you!!!
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Julien G - December 10, 2025
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Hasty quality part
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Andrea K - March 12, 2020
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Wrong part, my bad
Oven wasn’t reaching temp. I took a leap and got a new temp sensor. Still not working, so that wasn’t the prob. Waiting on a new bottom heating element now.....fingers crossed that fixes it.
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temperature not accurate after 3 1/2 years of happy usage
Opened up the back of the stove. Unpluged the sensor. Replaced the sensor. Replace the back of the stove.
The sensor that has been replaced is not what is expected. After reading all of the instructions for adjusting the temperatures, the only temp that stays steady is when we first turn on the oven to 350 degrees. That stays steady but when I turn it to 400 it slowly goes up to 425 degrees.
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Ruth from Oregon, IL
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
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Oven stuck in cleaning mode
Google the error code that the range was displaying and found others with the same symptoms. Then found several people that had fixed the problem by replacing the oven sensor. I then ordered the sensor and replaced it, which fixed the problem.
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Hal from Santa Rosa, CA
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Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
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Oven bake element would not get hot
1. Turned off power 2.Removed back oven cover 3.Removed power leads to bake element 4.removed retaining screw for sensor. 5.replaced sensor 6.remove bake element cover 7.removed bake element retain screw 8.replaced and reversed process
Repair of oven sensor easy to install; however, product did not resolve the problem. Returned new sensor and awaiting refund (2 weeks passed so far).
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Margaret from WALDORF, MD
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
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My gas oven would take a long time to ignite. It would also struggle to maintain temperature, and give false readings.
I removed the oven door first, then pulled the unit away from the wall being careful of the floors. I unplugged the oven, and turned off the gas feed. I worked on the thermostat first. I followed the wiring from the inside of the unit to the back panel, and disconnected the cable. Two philips head screws held in place - swapped it out for the new one - and there you go. Some insulation might also poke out when your snaking the wired through, so just tuck that back in as best you can. Then I moved onto the igniter. I followed the wiring, and disconnected it at the back panel. The igniter was held in place with two hex bolts ( I can't remember the exact sizing since I just kept going down in sizes until it fit snugly on the bolt head). The metal plate they bolt into was warped, but with a little persuasion from some pliers it was easy to bend for better access to the bolts. Be careful if you are doing this since the bracket is attached to the burner tube and too much torque is always bad for hollow metal parts. Attach and wire up the new igniter, still being careful to replace any insulation that creeps out. Plug the unit back in. Turn on the gas feed. Push it back into place. Replace the oven door - and there you go. I had also purchased an oven thermometer that hangs from the wire racking. I had the oven on at 350 for 30 minutes and the temperature never really swayed more than 15 degrees. It also heated up substantially faster.
Following your installation, the old part came out easily, with new part installing easily., oven heat is being regulated properly..with range pulled out for part replacement, got that area cleaned too
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Linda from SAINT CLOUD, MN
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
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temp sensor went oven not heating
the hardest part was moving stove to trplace part
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patrick from HUGHESTOWN, PA
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Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Oven stopped heating, error message stated heating element
Very easy. Pulled the stove away from the wall. Used a screw driver to remove the two nuts to release the heat sensor, disconnected the wire, removed the sensor. Inserted the new sensor, plugged back into the circuit. put the two nuts back. Beware, if the first time you put the oven on, if the error message comes back up (mine did) push the cancel/off button, wait a few minutes, put oven back on. System probably needed to reset. Mine worked perfectly after.
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Lana from WATERVILLE, ME
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Really Easy
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Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
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Oven Temp inaccurate
I watched the repair video on this site and another on YouTube before I started. The rear panel has a different shape and two additional screws on the bottom edge. The power clip was easy to manipulate. This was an easy fix for a seventy year-old like me!
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David from BURNSVILLE, MN
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
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oven not keeping correct temp and sometimes would not relight when temp went dropped.t
Slid oven out and took back shield off unplugged sensor took bracket screw out replaced sensor with new one.
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Gary from PLUM CITY, WI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
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Miguel
August 28, 2017
After the oven reach preheat set point we put the food in but just 5 minutes later foods burn up, and came up with a fault detected disable power to clear, which part can be bad? Thanks
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Hi Miguel,
Thank you for the question. Sounds like you need to replace the oven temperature sensor. The sensor detects the temperature in the oven cavity. If the following symptoms occur, replacing the temperature sensor could be the solution: Little or no heat when baking, oven not heating evenly, oven will not start, and/or oven is overheating.
Hope this helps!
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Richard
January 7, 2018
Why is the temperature 25 degrees less in our oven? Why when the oven is set for 350 does it only reach 325 degrees?
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Hi Richard, Thank you for the question. This sounds like an issue with the Oven Sensor, PartSelect Number: PS11749737.This oven temperature sensor, for ranges, works together with the oven control board to measure and regulate the oven temperature.Testing the temperature sensor probe on your oven is easy. With the sensor at room temperature, measure the resistance between the two prongs at the end of the sensor connector. The resistance of the sensor should read approximately 1080 – 1090 ohms at room temperature. Hope this helps!
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Jim
August 9, 2017
How do you test the temperature sensor (probe) with a multimeter?
For model number KERS202BWH0
Hi Jim,
Thank you for your inquiry. To test your probe with a multi-meter. First you must set your meter to the lowest setting. Then calibrate your meter so that the needle is on zero. Disconnect the power to your appliance and then remover your sensor. At the end of your sensor, the little plug in has two separate holes on the inside. Take the probes on each end of your meter, place one in each hole. If your meter stays at zero, your sensor will need to be replaced. I hope this helps!
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Greg
November 2, 2017
When my oven preheat alarm goes off, the indicator reads 350 but the oven actual temp is only 250.
For model number WFG231LVS0
Hi Greg,
Thank you for your question. It sounds like you may want to replace your oven temperature sensor. You can test it with a multi meter to double check though. The part should read 0 when tested. If your meter does not move then the part is bad and needs to be replaced. Good luck with your repair.
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Ashley
April 26, 2018
I cannot get a multimeter to read my sensor. I ordered a new one and same issue. Could something be shorting it out? Also how do I test my control board to make sure it isn't bad? The oven has been overheating.
For model number MER8775AB0
Hi Ashley, Thank you for the question. You should be able to get a reading on the sensor since it is not installed on the appliance during testing, so if there is a short in the appliance it should not effect the sensor.Testing the temperature sensor probe on your oven is easy. With the sensor at room temperature, measure the resistance between the two prongs at the end of the sensor connector. The resistance of the sensor should read approximately 1080 – 1090 ohms at room temperature. If the oven is not coming on at all I suggest replacing the control board. Unfortunately there is no way to test the board its self but you can see if the board is receiving 120 vac. Hope this helps!
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John
April 29, 2018
I have error code F3E0. Is this the oven temperature sensor?
For model number WFG361LVQ0
Hello John,
Thanks for your question. Yes, this indicates an issue with the oven temperature sensor, and it should be replaced.
I hope this helps.
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Chera
November 29, 2018
My oven keep burning food and it now has a error code f3e2 not sure what this is. Please help since i cant use my oven for 3 min without the food burning and the alarms going off
For model number MER8775AS
Hi Chera,
Thank you for your question. The F3 E2 error code senses the temperature in the oven is too high and that you may have a failed sensor. You will need to test the sensor with a multimeter. When testing the sensor with a multimeter, the sensor should be tested at room temperature and it should be unplugged from the oven. You will need to measure the resistance between the two prongs at the end of the sensor connector. Replace the oven sensor if the reading is less than 900 Ohms or more than 1200 Ohms. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Marianne
August 8, 2017
What does error code f3e2 mean on the control panel when my oven beeps slowly and constantly until we turn off the oven?
For model number TES325MQ0
Hello Marianne, thank you for contacting us. That code is telling you the electronic control on the range detected a high temperature in the oven. This can be caused by a defective oven temperature sensor or the electronic range control board. You can test the temperature sensor (probe) with a multimeter. Hope this helps!
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Janey
November 12, 2017
Hello, we had a power surge at our house and now my oven barley heats up. The broiler works and the stovetop works, but the oven does not get above 200 degrees. Do i just need to ordered the baking sensor? Thank you!
For model number MAYTAG mer8775as0
Hi Janey,
Thank you for your inquiry. If the oven is not heating evenly, then you will need to check both the oven sensor and the bake element with a multimeter to verify which part is causing the issue. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Don
August 25, 2017
While trying to bake, the entire stove shuts off. It stays off for a minute of two, and then turns back on, but have lost the oven temp. When i reset the bake temp, oven turns back on for a while, then entire stove shuts off. I suspect the oven does not ever get up to full temperature.
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Hello Don, thank you for contacting us. Yes, It does sound like the oven sensor could be at fault. You can test this with a multi-meter. Hope this helps!
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