{"product_id":"wp74008940-range-surface-element-switch","title":"Whirlpool Range\/Cooktop Range Surface Element Control Switch WP74008940, Replaces 74008940, 7403P877-60","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xp\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* XPART_SALES_FORMAT_V3 *\/.xp{font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.55}.xp *{box-sizing:border-box}.xp .hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,0,0,.86) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.45)),url('https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/4444444444444444.png?v=1777040489') center\/cover no-repeat;padding:34px 28px;border-radius:14px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:20px}.xp .label{display:inline-block;background:#d71920;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;padding:7px 12px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:12px}.xp .hero h2{color:#fff!important;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 12px}.xp .hero p{color:#fff}.xp .specs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}.xp .specs span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);padding:6px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:13px}.xp h2{font-size:23px;margin:28px 0 12px}.xp .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(185px,1fr));gap:12px}.xp .card{border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff}.xp .card strong{display:block;color:#d71920;margin-bottom:4px}.xp .box,.xp .note{background:#f7f7f7;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:8px}.xp .box{border-left:4px solid #d71920}.xp .trust{border:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:18px;border-radius:10px;margin:18px 0}.xp .trust strong{color:#1a7a3c}.xp ul{padding-left:22px}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eSURFACE ELEMENT DOES NOT REGULATE HEAT CORRECTLY OR WILL NOT TURN ON\/OFF NORMALLY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhirlpool Range\/Cooktop Range Surface Element Control Switch WP74008940, Fixes Surface element does not regulate heat correctly or will not turn on\/off normally\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine OEM infinite switch that turns an electric surface element on and off and controls the element's heat level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePart WP74008940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplaces 74008940, 7403P877-60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"trust\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed to Fit — or your money back.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConfirm your full appliance model number before ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs This the Right Part?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003eWP74008940\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces\u003c\/strong\u003e74008940, 7403P877-60\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance Type\u003c\/strong\u003eRange\/Cooktop\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003eRange Surface Element Control Switch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_CROSSREF_START --\u003e\u003ch2\u003e✅ Cross Reference Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003eWP74008940\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces\u003c\/strong\u003e74008940, 7403P877-60\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_CROSSREF_END --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface element remains on despite a low setting or switched-off control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface element does not heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface element heat level cannot be adjusted normally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck Before Replacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith power disconnected, inspect the switch and terminal connections for visible damage or overheating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the switch's markings, terminals, and physical configuration with the replacement before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the element fails to turn on, regulate heat, or turn off, verify the switch is the correct component for the appliance model before diagnosing it as defective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003eVerify the complete appliance model number before ordering; this switch is used across multiple Whirlpool-family brands and model series.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003eWP74008940\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003eRange Surface Element Control Switch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance Type\u003c\/strong\u003eRange\/Cooktop\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/strong\u003eControls power and heat output for an electric range or cooktop surface element.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect electrical power at the range or circuit breaker before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear protective work gloves when handling the range and switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer wiring only after documenting the original terminal positions and confirming the replacement's terminal layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_COMPAT_START --\u003e\u003c!-- XPART_MODEL_HUB_LINKS_V1 --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerified Compatible Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note models\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-jer8895bas10-parts\"\u003eJER8895BAS10\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-jer8895bas11-parts\"\u003eJER8895BAS11\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-jer8895bas12-parts\"\u003eJER8895BAS12\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-jes8850bab-parts\"\u003eJES8850BAB\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-jes8850bab19-parts\"\u003eJES8850BAB19\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-jes8850baf-parts\"\u003eJES8850BAF\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-jes8850baf19-parts\"\u003eJES8850BAF19\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-jes8850baq-parts\"\u003eJES8850BAQ\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-mes5775bcf-parts\"\u003eMES5775BCF\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-mes5775bcw-parts\"\u003eMES5775BCW\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-mes5775bcw20-parts\"\u003eMES5775BCW20\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-mes5875bab-parts\"\u003eMES5875BAB\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-mes5875bab19-parts\"\u003eMES5875BAB19\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-mes5875baf-parts\"\u003eMES5875BAF\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-range-mes5875baf19-parts\"\u003eMES5875BAF19\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_COMPAT_END --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"OEM Genuine","offer_id":50291598852385,"sku":"WP74008940","price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/wpl-700855k_burner_switch_kit-default_22d72217-17c5-458e-9dde-5f8772f0c2f7.jpg?v=1726156991","url":"https:\/\/xpartsupply.com\/en-us\/products\/wp74008940-range-surface-element-switch","provider":"XPart Supply Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}