[sipak]

Hi all.


One of the element got shorted out and I had to replace that element. There were spark and burns at range and element join. Once I replaced the new element, it got turned on the heat. But the problem is that heat is Maximum all the time. When I use controller to lower the heat, it doesn't work.

Whirlpool Range Model is: RF360BXYW

What can be reason and how I can fix it.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[applsvcgirl]

The top burner switch has failed due to the short. Replace it. Also replace the burner receptacle if you didn't replace it with the burner.

[sipak]

The top burner switch has failed due to the short. Replace it. Also replace the burner receptacle if you didn't replace it with the burner.

Thanks for reply.
Do I really have to replace receptacle, even if the newer element is burning fine except the issue mentioned in my original message above.

[applsvcgirl]

If the plug in ends of the old burner were pitted or burnt in any way you need to replace the receptacle. You should also check on the other 3 burners to keep them from burning out prematurely.