Parts for RF196LXJQ0 — Whirlpool Range
We found 7 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Range RF196LXJQ0.
Compatibility table
| Part # | Part | Also fits | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WP3195993 | Door Switch | 30 models | $77.22 |
| 8272566 | Surface Element | 334 models | — |
| 8053713 | Bake Element | 592 models | — |
| 3148954 | Infinite Switch | 1,301 models | — |
| 3196068 | Light Lens | 1,333 models | — |
| 3148951 | Infinite Switch (Silver) | 1,823 models | — |
| 312701 | Level Foot | 2,068 models | — |
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.
Door, lid switches and latches
Symptom: The appliance won't start, or stops, unless the lid or door is fully latched shut.
Check: Listen for an audible click when the lid or door closes. No click, or a visibly cracked plastic tab on the latch, points to this part.
Parts in this group on RF196LXJQ0: WP3195993 (Door Switch).
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 RF196LXJQ0: 8272566 (Surface Element), 8053713 (Bake Element), 3148954 (Infinite Switch), 3148951 (Infinite Switch (Silver)), 312701 (Level Foot).
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 RF196LXJQ0: 3196068 (Light Lens).
Before you buy
Match RF196LXJQ0 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
On most ranges, the model and serial plate sits behind the storage drawer or on the door frame. 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.
Neighbouring Whirlpool Range models
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Still not sure?
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