Parts for C3542XRW — Whirlpool

We found 12 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool C3542XRW.

Same parts list as C3542XRA (Whirlpool). C3542XRW shares an identical confirmed parts list with C3542XRA (Whirlpool). That page is the canonical version of this parts list — use it if you want the primary reference, or stay here since the list below is exactly the same for C3542XRW.

Compatibility table

All 12 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
19950050Trim Ring10 models$12.98 · Amazon
7406P08760Element, 6-in15 models$92.40 · Amazon
7406P08060Element (8")46 models$119.31 · Amazon
7406P08160Element, 6-in47 models$92.40 · Amazon
WP7404P10560THERMOSTAT50 models$145.99 · Amazon
7406P03960Element (8")116 models$112.57 · Amazon
7407P09560Oven Bulb284 models$14.25 · Amazon
1430306KReceptacle712 models$12.49 · Amazon
7403P23860Range Surface Element Control Switch1,405 models$59.67 · Amazon
7401P03960Terminal Block1,619 models$27.91 · Amazon
3801F21851"bracket, Ant"2,284 models$5.74 · Amazon
3401F02019Broiler Pan3,335 models$45.56 · Amazon

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on C3542XRW: 19950050 (Trim Ring), 3801F21851 ("bracket, Ant"), 3401F02019 (Broiler Pan).

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on C3542XRW: 7406P08760 (Element, 6-in), 7406P08060 (Element (8")), 7406P08160 (Element, 6-in), 7406P03960 (Element (8")), 1430306K (Receptacle), 7403P23860 (Range Surface Element Control Switch).

Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)

Symptom: The appliance runs but heats or cools inconsistently, or shuts off partway through a cycle.

Check: With the appliance unplugged, check continuity across the part with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed.

Parts in this group on C3542XRW: WP7404P10560 (THERMOSTAT).

Interior lighting

Symptom: The interior light doesn't turn on when the door opens.

Check: Confirm power is reaching the socket, then check the door-activated light switch before assuming the bulb itself is at fault.

Parts in this group on C3542XRW: 7407P09560 (Oven Bulb).

Controls, timers and wiring

Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the unit not starting at all.

Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.

Parts in this group on C3542XRW: 7401P03960 (Terminal Block).

Before you buy

Match C3542XRW exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.