Whirlpool
No power to control system
Oven display and clock are dead; oven does not respond at all.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Tripped breaker or blown fuse, Loose power cord or terminal block connection, Open thermal fuse in line to control, Failed electronic oven control board
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: This involves high voltage. Turn off the breaker before opening any panels.
- Check breaker: Verify the range/oven breaker is ON and not tripped. Reset if necessary.
- Test outlet/voltage: For corded units, test the outlet for proper voltage (240V). For hardwired units, test at the terminal block.
- Inspect terminal block: With power OFF, remove the rear cover and inspect the terminal block for burned or loose connections. Repair or replace as needed.
- Check thermal fuse: Locate the thermal fuse (often on the rear or top of the oven chassis) and test for continuity. Replace if open and investigate cause of overheating.
- Control board: If power and fuse are good but the display is dead, replace the electronic oven control board.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
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