- Model Number
- WFC150M0EW
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Age
- 1-5 years
I bought a used Whirlpool Model WFC150M0EB0 because my other stove kept burning the food. I plugged it in. (black, white, red and green wires from plug to stove) It worked fine (the stove top, the clock, etc) but when moving it against the wall, sparks few from outlet and heard a sizzle then pop, the stove died. Checked that back and one part of the Terminal Block (red one) the plastic was broken off and only the screw with red wire was connected (metal touching metal with no plastic separating the metals/red wire) . The breaker was triggered.
Made sure the breaker was set to off for the stove, disconnected the Range Power Cord etc.
Took off the back and part of the terminal black (the red) broke off and wire was hanging there while the plastic piece broke off.
(on the left circles in red, can slightly see the black clipped terminal)
(when lifted from the terminal block, the red wire and ground is loose, no plastic to hold it down now aka moves freely while the other black, white, green are secure to terminal block and ground)
As you can see the red wire is on its own and slightly charred look. I don't know if I should replace the red wire along with a new terminal block or if the whole stove is now unsalvageable? Also I don't know if it had to do with the power cord being a 4 prong instead of a 3 prong. I took a pic of the models info just incase. Should I buy a different range cord?
Currently at a lost, but I did order a new terminal block which will come in a week depending. Hopefully before Christmas dinner making.
If you have any input, that would very much be appreciated!
Made sure the breaker was set to off for the stove, disconnected the Range Power Cord etc.
Took off the back and part of the terminal black (the red) broke off and wire was hanging there while the plastic piece broke off.
(on the left circles in red, can slightly see the black clipped terminal)
(when lifted from the terminal block, the red wire and ground is loose, no plastic to hold it down now aka moves freely while the other black, white, green are secure to terminal block and ground)
As you can see the red wire is on its own and slightly charred look. I don't know if I should replace the red wire along with a new terminal block or if the whole stove is now unsalvageable? Also I don't know if it had to do with the power cord being a 4 prong instead of a 3 prong. I took a pic of the models info just incase. Should I buy a different range cord?
Currently at a lost, but I did order a new terminal block which will come in a week depending. Hopefully before Christmas dinner making.
If you have any input, that would very much be appreciated!
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