Whirlpool oven won't turn off

What to do when the oven won't turn off?

An oven not turning off is a serious situation that requires immediate action. Shut off the house circuit breaker for your oven as soon as you discover that the oven isn’t turning off.

Schedule oven repair service to have the oven examined and repair.

Causes of an oven not turning off

For an electric oven not turning off, one of these problems is likely causing the issue:

• Broken oven element that is shorting to metal inside the oven cavity.
• Stuck relay on the electronic control board.
• Stuck contact in an oven control thermostat if your oven uses a dial to control oven temperature instead of an electronic control board.
• Shorted wiring in an oven element circuit.

Short circuits and stuck relays or contacts in an oven are dangerous. Shorts and overheating can damage oven components and wiring.

Having a technician examine and repair an oven that won’t turn off will ensure that your oven works safely after the repair.

If you have a gas oven, a stuck control board relay, stuck contact in an oven control thermostat or a wiring failure could prevent the oven from shutting off. Having a technician examine and repair the oven will ensure that the oven works safely after the repair.

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Replacing the electronic oven control board

Sometimes, you may be able to fix a problem with the oven not turning off by replacing the electronic oven control board if you see a burnt relay or wiring on the circuit board and you’re certain that no other damage has occurred to other oven or range components.

Here’s a safe DIY video that shows how to replace the electronic oven control board in a range:

If the oven doesn’t work properly after replacing the electronic oven control board, have a service technician inspect the range for short circuited wiring or components.

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How to replace an oven bake element

When you find that a broken oven element was causing the oven to heat constantly and you’re certain that no other wiring or oven components are damaged, replace the broken element will likely fix the problem.

Here’s a video that shows how replace a bake element:

To replace a broken broil element, follow the steps in this video:

If the oven won’t work properly after replacing the oven element, have a service technician examine the range and fix the problem.

What to expect when you experience a Whirlpool oven won't turn off issue

How is the won't turn off problem fixed?

Correcting most won't turn off problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, power supply or control thermostat. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Sears Home Services recommendations for an oven that won't turn off

When the oven won't turn off it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of oven failures.

What to look out for with an oven won't turn off diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your oven problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.