The Whirlpool WP8286094BL Range Knob is a replacement item made for Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Kenmore ranges. It serves as your cooktop's control panel, letting you choose the preferred operation and temperature for every burner. Think of it as the intermediary between the power of the range and your cooking preferences. Usually, the knob has marks or a dial that represent the various cooking modes (simmer, boil, bake) and heat levels (low, medium, high). The power supplied to a particular burner can be accurately adjusted by simply turning the knob. You can't have total control over your cooking process until your range knob works
