Have you ever had a problem where your Whirlpool Range surface element won’t turn off? This is a common issue, but it’s easy to fix! Follow this tutorial, and you’ll be back to enjoying the heated surface of your kitchen in no time.

The element of an electric range is essentially nothing more than a resistance wire suspended inside a hard metal alloy that can be twisted into various shapes and is insulated from the alloy itself. So, why won’t the Whirlpool range surface element turn off?

The surface element switch transmits the voltage to the surface element coil. When this happens, the electrical contacts inside the switch join together, which causes the switch to deliver continuous voltage to the surface element. 

This can happen when the surface element switch fails for several reasons. First, if the switch for the surface element is broken, you should replace it.

The Whirlpool range is our favorite appliance, but that doesn’t mean we should put up with its annoying defect problems. So here are some quick fixes on how to make sure your Whirlpool Range surface element turns off as it should:

  • If the burner switch is still unresponsive, examine the range sensor bulb for obvious signs of damage or grime. If necessary, clean and retry.
  • Another issue that causes the burners to stay on is a faulty element. If you’re still unhappy with your product, it might be time to get a new Whirlpool range.
  • Unplug the appliance for at least 20 seconds, then plug it back in. This fixes some appliance issues related to power surges and reduces your chances of getting burned down by an electrical short.
  • Press the power button on the hottest burner (usually where you find the sensor switch). If this burner doesn’t turn off after 15 seconds, check to see if there is dirt or debris on the sensor switch on the control panel. Clean if needed, and test again.
  • If your range is still not turning off, press down on the surface of the hot burner with a cloth until it cools down completely. If it doesn’t respond, get a replacement product from the store you purchased it from.

Coil Surface Element

When the surface element is accidentally shorted out, it will sometimes leave visible damage. 

  • First, examine the surface element to see if it has been damaged. If the component is broken, you should replace it. 
  • Next, conduct a continuity test on the element with the help of a multimeter to find out whether or not a short circuit has damaged it. It is necessary to replace the coil surface element if it does not have continuity.

Surface radiant element

Because when a surface element is short-circuited out, it can sometimes be seen to be broken. 

  • Check for cracks or breaks in the exposed part. 
  • If the component is broken, you should swap it out. 
  • You can use a multimeter to check for continuity between the element’s prongs and its case, revealing whether or not the element has shorted out. 
  • It is a sign of a shorted-out radiant surface element if there is continuity between the prongs and the casing. 
  • If the radiant surface element is shorted out, you should replace it.

Conclusion

Try replacing the element if you’ve tried all these steps and the range still doesn’t turn off. If this doesn’t work, your product might have a faulty control panel that requires repair or replacement by an authorized Whirlpool service provider. We hope you enjoyed this quick DIY tutorial on how to get rid of the Whirlpool range burner that won’t turn off.