Whirlpool Range Oven Temperature Sensor - 12001656

Whirlpool Range Oven Temperature Sensor - 12001656

Restore accurate oven temperature sensing with this Whirlpool Range Oven Temperature Sensor - 12001656. The probe reports oven cavity temperature back to the control so bake and broil cycles can regulate heat correctly.

12001656 is used on select Whirlpool-built ranges, wall ovens, and oven combinations, including platforms sold under Whirlpool-family brands. It is a model-specific sensor assembly, not a universal probe; connector style and probe length matter.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Whirlpool-built Kenmore cooking appliances that call for this sensor number.

This part commonly replaces or cross-references previous part numbers including AP4009009, 12001357, 12001554, 12001656VP, 12500029, 74004943, 7430P003-60, PS1570174.

Fitment / What To Verify: Match the full appliance model number, the old sensor part number, plug style, mounting bracket, and probe length. Some listings note multiple plug styles, so do not order by appearance alone.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: Oven temperature runs too hot or too cool, long preheat, F-code temperature-sensor faults, uneven baking, or the control failing to regulate heat correctly.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Damaged probe, corroded or loose connector, abnormal resistance reading during diagnosis, or a service label/cross-reference matching the 12001656 family.

Pro Tip: A weak bake element, relay issue, or calibration problem can imitate a bad sensor. Confirm sensor resistance and wiring continuity before replacing control components.

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