SURFACE ELEMENT REMAINS ON HIGH OR WILL NOT ADJUST HEAT
Whirlpool Range Surface Element Control Switch / Dual Surface Burner Infinite Switch WP9761048, Fixes Surface element remains on high or will not adjust heat
Genuine Whirlpool surface element control switch for electric ranges; documented for controlling a dual surface burner and identified by one distributor as the left-front burner switch.
Part WP9761048Replaces 9761048, 8522887Whirlpool
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Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
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Part NumberWP9761048
Replaces9761048, 8522887
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRange
Part TypeSurface Element Control Switch / Dual Surface Burner Infinite Switch
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part NumberWP9761048
Verified Previous OEM Numbers9761048, 8522887
Common Symptoms
- Surface element will not heat
- Surface element remains on high regardless of switch setting
- Dual burner becomes excessively hot at lower settings
- Surface element heat cannot be adjusted correctly
Check Before Replacing
- With power disconnected, inspect the switch and wiring for visibly loose, damaged, or overheated connections.
- During normal operation, observe whether the associated surface element responds to OFF and heat-setting changes; failure to heat or remaining on high can indicate a control-switch problem, but does not by itself confirm the diagnosis.
- Confirm the replacement switch matches the appliance model and the original terminal arrangement before installation.
Pro Tip
Photograph or label each wire connection before removing the old switch because terminal locations may differ between production versions.
Part Details
Part NumberWP9761048
Part TypeSurface Element Control Switch / Dual Surface Burner Infinite Switch
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRange
Primary FunctionTurns the surface element on and off and controls the element’s heat output.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power by unplugging the range or shutting off the range circuit breaker before installation.
- Wear work gloves when servicing the range.
- Verify the appliance model and terminal arrangement before transferring wiring.
Verified Compatible Models
Fitment reminder: Verified compatibility is maintained by the XPart Model Hub Network. Match the complete appliance model number before ordering.
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