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Model: RF111PXSQ2	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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rizzo692		#1 Posted : Monday, November 29, 2010 11:54:27 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/29/2010(UTC) Posts: 20		CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX THIS ?? I ONLY USE MY LARGE BURNER MOST OF THE TIME AND JUST LATELY WHEN I WENT TO TURN OFF THE BURNER THE COOK TOP LIGHT WON'T GO OUT NOW?? I HAVE A WHIRLPOOL MODEL # RF111PXSQ2 ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT...THANKS:confused:
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magician59		#2 Posted : Monday, November 29, 2010 12:05:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,273		You either have a short to ground in that circuit, or contacts within the switch are welded together. Part number: AP3029710
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rizzo692		#3 Posted : Monday, November 29, 2010 12:12:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/29/2010(UTC) Posts: 20		Dear Sir. Could You Please Explain What Maybe Could Have Caused This To Happen? To Maybe Melt The "switch" If I Understand This Correctly? And Thus Must Be The Switch In The Back Behind The Controls?? Just A Guess? Is This The Part Number For The Switch? Thanks For The Quick Info And Reply.
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rizzo692		#4 Posted : Monday, November 29, 2010 12:28:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/29/2010(UTC) Posts: 20		MAGICIAN 59 thanks again for the reply and helping me with this problem. i need to go at the moment. i will check back later. i hope to learn more. i did look up you part# AP3029710 and it won't pull up on this web sites Data base. says it can't find it? please advise. again thanks.
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magician59		#5 Posted : Monday, November 29, 2010 12:48:46 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,273		Every time you turn on one of those switches, 240VAC goes through those contacts. You don't see the sparks that are generated, but over time, the contacts either erode, get pitted, or get welded together. The part number in my first post is the number for a replacement switch.
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rizzo692		#6 Posted : Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:19:50 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/29/2010(UTC) Posts: 20		Thanks For The Advise.now That I Understand And Thought Maybe A Roach Maybe Caused The Contacts To Melt I Guess I Should Call And Order The Switch? Will Advise..thanks
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rizzo692		#7 Posted : Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:42:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/29/2010(UTC) Posts: 20		Hello Again..did Get A Quote On Part.i Would Like To Ask Another Question Tho. If This "switch" Was Not To Get Replaced Right Away And The Light Was To Stay On For Some Time ?could This (ever) Or (could) Cause A Fire??? Being That The Wires Are Welded And Current Is Still Passing Through I Was A Little Concerned On Could This Be A "fire" Danger??? Please Advse Thanks
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magician59		#8 Posted : Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:02:26 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,273		The voltage going through the pilot light is 120VAC. It probably won't start a fire; but you really should replace the switch as soon as you can. The critical thing is whether the rest of the switch still works.
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rizzo692		#9 Posted : Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:32:12 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/29/2010(UTC) Posts: 20		Going To Try To Replace Asap.just Little Tighton Moneyat The Moment.so You Saythe Rest Of The Switch Still Works?? I Know The Burner Still Works Thats It Tho And The Light Stays On.
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