Whirlpool Range Infinite / Surface Element Switch - W11162115

Whirlpool Range Infinite / Surface Element Switch - W11162115

Restore accurate surface-element heat control with this genuine OEM Whirlpool Range Infinite / Surface Element Switch. This switch meters power to the electric surface element as the control is adjusted from low to high heat.

W11162115 is a genuine OEM service part.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool-family oven/range models that list W11162115 as the correct service part.

Fitment / What To Verify: Match the exact application, terminal layout, actuator or shaft style, mounting, and wiring positions. Similar switches can differ internally even when the housing looks the same. For surface-element controls, also verify the element size and wattage specified for the model.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: Surface element will not heat, stays on high, cycles incorrectly, or responds erratically to knob position.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Burned terminals, melted connector, stiff or loose shaft, arcing damage, or switch contacts that do not change correctly during testing.

Pro Tip: Match the switch number, shaft style, terminal layout, and element circuit; repair any heat-damaged wiring or connectors before installing the new switch.

Technical Specifications