Description
12001656 Oven Temperature Sensor – Pack of 2
Key Features
- Precision RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) probe designed to monitor internal oven cavity temperatures.
- High-accuracy thermal response to ensure consistent baking, roasting, and broiling performance.
- Stainless steel probe housing provides resistance to corrosion and high-heat oxidation.
- Includes two styles of plug-and-play wiring harnesses to ensure compatibility with varying manufacturer connector types.
- Designed to maintain a standard resistance of approximately 1080 ohms at room temperature (75°F).
Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers
- 12001656 / 12001656VP
- AP4009009
- 74004943
- PS1570174
- 12001554
- 7430P003-60
- WB21X5301
- 8189679
Compatibility & Fitment
- Whirlpool: WFE, WFG, and RBS series ranges and wall ovens.
- Kenmore / Sears: Models starting with 664, 665, 911, and 564 prefixes.
- Maytag: MER, MGR, and MEW series.
- Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, and Roper: Various electric and gas oven models.
When to Replace
- Inaccurate Temperatures: Oven runs significantly hotter or cooler than the digital display indicates.
- Error Codes: Control panel displays “F3” or “F4” fault codes (common for sensor circuit issues).
- Uneven Cooking: Food is consistently undercooked or burnt despite following standard recipes.
- Sensor Failure: The probe shows “Open” or “Short” circuit results when tested with an ohmmeter.
- Physical Damage: The metal probe is bent, cracked, or showing signs of severe pitting.
Installation Tips
- Disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply before attempting any service.
- Access the sensor from inside the oven cavity by removing the two mounting screws located at the rear of the oven wall.
- Gently pull the sensor forward until the wiring plastic disconnect is visible; take care not to let the wires slip back through the hole into the insulation.
- If the provided connector does not match, use the included ceramic wire nuts to splice the new sensor onto the existing oven wire harness.
- Ensure the probe does not touch the interior oven walls or the heating elements, as this will result in false temperature readings.
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