Oven Temp Sensor Test

If your range or oven is not heating properly you should check the oven temperature sensor to see if it is good or bad.

Oven temp sensor test. If the sensor mounting screw heads are not visible from inside the oven cavity the back panel of the range or oven may need to be removed to access the sensor mounting and harness connector to test and replace it. Preheat the oven and do a quick visual test to see if the heating elements are fully glowing red and check that the temperature sensor s resistance is rising with the temperature of the oven. Preheat oven to 350. See the chart below for more temperature and resistance values.

Save 5 more with subscribe save. The whirlpool oven sensor protrudes from the rear wall of the oven and connects to the oven thermostat. If your oven is calibrated correctly the sugar will melt. The sensor is connected to the control by electrical wiring.

To test if your oven is running hot. The oven temperature sensor is a thermistor which changes resistance depending on ambient temperatures. The oven temperature sensor sends the temperature reading to the control board so the control board knows how hot to heat up the oven. The control reads the resistance changes in the sensor and reacts opening and closing electrical relays to switch power to the oven elements on and off.

If you find that you have a bad oven temperature sensor you can search with the model number. Ultra durable 12001656 oven temperature sensor replacement part by blue stars exact fit for whirlpool kenmore ovens replaces ap4009009 74004943 ps1570174 12001554 12001656vp. On a newer oven there may be a fault code displayed. Some range and oven models may have the oven sensor inserted through the oven liner from the rear.

Place a small amount of granulated sugar in an oven proof dish or on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil. When the oven temperature sensor fail. As the element heats the sensor senses the ambient temperature inside the oven. Place in oven for 15 minutes.

Get it as soon as fri oct 9. If your oven is running cold the sugar will not melt. Preheat oven to 375.