The self-cleaning feature on modern ovens makes cleaning a lot easier. However, it can stop working for a variety of reasons.
The self-cleaning feature works by heating the oven up to temperatures around 900°F. Because of these dangerous temperatures, the oven will not let the self-cleaning feature start if components are faulty or the door won’t close.
The following models of Whirlpool oven are covered by this guide:
1SF014BEW0
1SF014BEW1
1SF014BEW2
1SF034PEW0
1SF034PEW1
1SF034PEW2
RF263LXTB1
RF263LXTB3
RF263LXTQ1
RF263LXTQ2
RF263LXTS1
RF263LXTS2
RF263LXTS3
RF263LXTT1
RF263LXTT2
RF263LXTT3
RF263LXTW1
RF263LXTW2
YWFE361LVB0
YWFE361LVQ0
YWFE361LVS0
The self-cleaning mode will not engage unless the door is completely closed.
If the oven door will not close completely, hot air can escape from inside the oven. You can check if there is a small leak by putting your hand in front of the oven while it is on. If you can feel hot air coming out of the door seal, it is not closing correctly.
The following methods can help you fix this problem:
The following diagnostic methods will tell you to test components using a multimeter. This device checks that a component is functioning properly by checking to see whether an electrical current can run through the component’s circuits.
To use the multimeter to test for continuity, touch one probe on each terminal of the component. The multimeter will read close to zero if the circuit works – an electric current can flow through. If you get a reading closer to one, electricity cannot flow through the circuit.
If you do not have a multimeter or do not feel comfortable using one, you will need to contact a professional appliance repair technician to diagnose your fault.
An electronic switch inside the oven turns on when the oven door is closed. The self-cleaning mechanism will not turn off if the switch is off. If the switch is faulty, it won’t turn on even if the door is closed.
Here’s how to test the switch and replace it if necessary:
The self-cleaning process can either not start or switch off before completion if a thermal fuse in the thermostat is broken. This is the component that protects against overheating by breaking when the temperature is too high, causing the elements to stop heating.
Here’s how to check and replace this component:
If your self-cleaning mode is working but doesn’t get hot enough to function correctly, the bake or broil elements in your oven may be faulty.
Switch the oven off and make sure it’s cold; then simply pull the elements out for inspection.
Check them for breaks, and use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If they are faulty, you can order replacement elements from Whirlpool. Check with them or consult your model’s instruction manual for the correct part number(s).
Hopefully, these methods have helped you to get the self-cleaning function of your Whirlpool oven working again. Sometimes the problem will have a less common root cause. If these methods do not work, contact a professional appliance repair technician for further assistance.
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