Whirlpool WPW10167742 Range Infinite Switch 3100W 240V

The Whirlpool WPW10167742 is an infinite switch, and an essential component of your electric range's control panel. This endless switch allows you to precisely adjust the burner temperature, in contrast to standard knobs that have a limited number of settings. By electrically converting the knob's rotation into a constantly evolving electrical signal, it works similarly to a variable resistor. This signal is transmitted to the control board of the range, which controls the power supplied to the burner element, allowing for seamless transitions between a simmer and a boil. An endless switch that isn't working properly might be frustrating since it makes it hard to adjust the heat or keeps the burner stuck on one setting.