Whirlpool Oven Temp Sensor (WPW10181986)

The Whirlpool Oven Temp Sensor monitors the oven’s internal temperature and sends a signal to the control board so the oven can heat to, and hold, the set temperature. It helps the control decide when to turn the bake or broil element on and off to keep cooking temperatures steady.

Common failures include the sensor drifting out of range, an internal open or short, heat damage, or a worn connector that causes an unstable reading. When the control gets the wrong temperature signal, it may heat too much, not enough, or stop heating to prevent an error.

Look for these symptoms to help decide if this sensor matches your problem:

Oven temperature is too high or too low compared to the set temperature

Food cooks unevenly or takes much longer than normal

Oven overheats or burns food even at lower settings

Oven will not maintain temperature and cycles heat erratically

Error codes related to oven temperature sensing or sensor circuit

Oven stops heating and shuts down during preheat or baking