Whirlpool WP3196548 Range Thermal Fuse — Stops Range from Heating
Whirlpool WP3196548 Range Thermal Fuse — Stops Range from Heating
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Whirlpool WP3196548 Range Thermal Fuse — Stops Range from Heating

$47.98
Condition: OEM

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WP3196548 — Range Won't Heat? This Thermal Fuse Is the Fix.

Part# WP3196548 Replaces 3196548 · 313214 · 3147620 · 3196518 250V / 10A Fits Whirlpool Fits Maytag · KitchenAid · Amana · Kenmore · Jenn-Air

Range Not Heating? Thermal Fuse WP3196548 – Fix Total Heat Loss Fast

When your electric range goes completely dead — oven won't heat, surface elements unresponsive — a blown thermal fuse is the most common cause. In most Whirlpool-platform ranges, this is caused by a failed thermal fuse. When it fails, the appliance loses all heating function as a safety cutoff — nothing bakes, broils, or boils. ⚡ Common failure point in Whirlpool-built ranges. Part WP3196548 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full heating operation and eliminates the need for a costly service call.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

  • ✔ Range powers on — clock, lights, or controls respond normally
  • ✔ No heating at all — oven, bake, broil, and surface elements all dead
  • ✔ Power supply confirmed OK — breaker not tripped, outlet live
  • ✔ Control board shows no active fault codes for igniter or relay
  • ✔ ONLY problem is complete loss of heat across the entire range

Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

  • Oven completely dead — no heat, no preheat, no bake or broil
  • Surface elements also not working (full electrical cutoff)
  • Range powers on but produces zero heat anywhere
  • Fuse visually burned or open-circuit on continuity test
  • Error codes related to thermal protection or over-temperature event
  • Range worked fine then suddenly stopped heating after a high-heat cook cycle

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this thermal fuse restores normal operation immediately.

📦 Part Details

  • Part Number: WP3196548
  • Type: Non-resettable thermal fuse (one-time use, 250V / 10A rated)
  • Replaces: OEM direct-fit thermal fuse assembly — supersedes 3196548, 313214, 3147620, 3196518 (no modification required)
  • Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Kenmore, Jenn-Air, Roper, Estate, Inglis
⚠️ Recommended While Repairing:
A thermal fuse blows for a reason — check the oven cooling fan and thermostat before buttoning up. If either is faulty, the new fuse will blow again under the same overtemp condition.

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: MODERATE — 30–45 minutes. Disconnect power at the breaker before starting. Pull the range away from the wall and remove the rear access panel to locate the thermal fuse, typically mounted on the back wall of the oven cavity or near the control board housing. Fuse connectors are push-on spade terminals — no soldering required. Do not bypass or substitute with a higher-rated fuse; this is a safety-critical component.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with 4RF315PXMQ0, 4RF302BXGQ0, 4RF302BXEQ1, 4KWFE7685EW1, 4KMER7685EW0, 4KAER7685EW0, plus hundreds of additional Whirlpool-platform models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

Model hub pages: 4RF315PXMQ0, 4RF302BXGQ0, 4RF302BXEQ1, 4KWFE7685EW1, 4KMER7685EW0, 4KAER7685EW0

💡 Pro Tip

Find the Root Cause Before You Replace:
A thermal fuse blows for a reason — it doesn't fail on its own. Before installing the new fuse, check for a blocked oven vent, a failed cooling fan, or a faulty thermostat that allowed temps to spike. Use a multimeter to confirm the old fuse is open-circuit before ordering, and inspect the oven cavity for signs of overheating or scorching.

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages

4RF302BXGQ0 4RF302BXEQ1 664C95123611 664C95123610 664C95113610 66495123612 66495123610 66495113611 66495113610 4KWFE7685EW1 4KWFE7685EW0 4KWFE7685ES1 4KWFE7685ES0 4KMER7685EW1 4KMER7685EW0 4KMER7685ES1 4KMER7685ES0 4KAER7685EW1 4KAER7685EW0

✅Compatibility & Cross Reference

Part number WP3196548 replaces 313214, 3147620, 3196548, 3196518

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