Whirlpool Infinite Control Switch 3148953
Product description
An electric cooktop that heats slowly or inconsistently may need a control switch rather than a new burner. This replacement is intended for a specific 8-inch surface element setup, so matching the part matters more than choosing by appearance.
The switch is listed as a replacement for 3148953 and WP3148953, with several cross-reference numbers. That gives you a useful starting point when identifying an older part.
Its main limitation is equally important: this version is not interchangeable with 3149400 or 3148954. Check the original part number and electrical rating before buying.
Technical details
The Infinite Control Switch is designed for 8-inch electric cooktop surface elements. Its listed electrical specifications are 240V AC, 7.5–9.3A, and a maximum of 2100W. Those figures are relevant when comparing the replacement with the switch already installed, a similar-looking part with a different rating is not automatically suitable.
The part number is 3148953, also identified as WP3148953. Cross-references provided include AP6007658, PS11740775, and NL 812101. The product description presents it as an exact OEM replacement, but the part number and rating remain the practical details to match before starting a repair.
Compatibility & requirements
It is listed for select electric ranges from Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, and Estate, and is intended specifically for 8-inch burners. Brand alone is not enough to establish a match: the description does not list individual range models, so use the original switch’s number and specifications as your reference.
This version is explicitly not interchangeable with 3149400 or 3148954. A common mistake is to choose a control because the connector or burner size seems similar, the different power and amperage versions can make that a poor substitute. If the original number or rating does not line up, this is not a safe assumption to make from the available details.
A solid pick if your cooktop has an 8-inch element and the existing switch matches 3148953 or one of its listed cross-references. It might not be a great match if you are replacing a different switch number or cannot identify the original rating.
Usage tips
Before removing the old part, note its part number and electrical rating, then compare them with the replacement details. For example, if an 8-inch burner has started heating unevenly, identifying the installed switch first helps distinguish a likely match from a part that only seems compatible based on burner size. The listed symptoms this switch may address include no heat, slow heating, inconsistent temperature, and an aging control failure, those symptoms alone do not confirm that the switch is the cause.
The product is described as using heat-resistant materials for kitchen conditions, but no material details or service-life figures are provided. Treat it as a targeted replacement, not a universal fix for every cooktop heating problem. Installation details are also not included, so this listing does not establish what tools or repair steps your range requires.
Before you decide
Which part numbers are listed as matches? The replacement is identified as 3148953 and WP3148953, with AP6007658, PS11740775, and NL 812101 listed as cross-references.
What burner size is it for? It is specified for 8-inch electric surface element burners.
Does it replace 3149400 or 3148954? No. The description says this 2100W, 7.5–9.3A version is not interchangeable with either number.
Final verdict
Buy this switch when the original part number and electrical specifications match, particularly for a compatible 8-inch burner on a listed brand’s range. Skip it if you have 3149400, 3148954, or a different rating: the stated compatibility is specific, and the available information does not support treating it as a general-purpose cooktop control.