Just moved in to a new place and when I tried to use the stove, nothing heated but I heard a faint sizzle coming from the back. I pulled the range out away from the wall, turned it on again to see if I could hear better where it was coming from when suddenly I got a sizzle, pop and flash. I turned off the power to the range, pulled it out further and found that the metal conduit around the main wiring had cut through one of the hot wires and the ground, frying the hot wire. I spliced the wire, re-wrapped and connected everything back up. I have power (no sizzling or popping this time) but none of the elements even try to get warm. I do, however, get a constant clicking coming from the electronic control switch attached to the oven control knob whenever I try to turn the oven on, the following part:

Part Details - WHIRLPOOL SWTCH-OVEN, part number: AP3885365

I have thoroughly checked all wires and components on the range itself and nothing appears burnt or disfigured in any way. Everything seems fine. Looking for some possible other troubleshooting tips or simply a confirmation that this switch is bad. Lucky for me, it seems to be the single most expensive part on this thing.

Thanks in advance for any input,

J.

Denman, thanks for the speedy response:) I have a family member with the necessary equipment to test that for me, I'll just have to wait a few days to get that done. I'll post back with my findings.

J.

You are welcome

And thanks for getting back to us. Now when others search for a similar problem they will see what actually worked instead of just suggestions about what could be the cause.