Whirlpool WFG515S0JS Repair Guide
The gas counterpart to Whirlpool’s volume electric range, with sealed burners and a cast iron grate. As with every gas range, the oven igniter accounts for most of the work it will ever need.
Whirlpool WFG515S0JS is a gas range, 5.0 cu ft, sealed burners oven & range sold 2019 to present. Its most common repair is oven takes many minutes to light, or never does, usually $160 to $330.
- 5 common problems with causes, fixes and costs below.
- 4 error codes decoded.
- An oven & range like this lasts about 15 to 20 years.
- Check the model and serial tag before you order any part.
Common problems & typical repair costs
| Problem | Likely cause | Typical fix | OEM part # | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oven takes many minutes to light, or never does | Weak hot surface igniter drawing too little current to open the safety valve | Replace the oven igniter | not listed | $160 to $330 |
| Surface burner clicks continuously | Moisture in the spark switch or a cracked electrode | Dry the switches. Replace the spark module if it persists | not listed | $130 to $300 |
| One burner will not light | Clogged burner ports or a misaligned cap | Clean ports and reseat the burner cap | not listed | $90 to $190 |
| Oven temperature well off setpoint | Oven sensor drift | Replace the oven sensor | not listed | $140 to $300 |
| Oven lights then goes out | Safety valve weakening | Replace the oven safety valve | not listed | $220 to $430 |
Costs are national averages for professional repair (parts + labor). See the linked cost guides below for full breakdowns.
Error codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F1E0 | Control board fault |
| F3E0 | Oven sensor open |
| F9E0 | Door latch fault |
| F2E1 | Runaway temperature |
Tech notes
If a new igniter fixes the problem for a few months and it returns, measure the igniter current rather than fitting another. A weakening safety valve needs more current than a healthy one and quietly eats igniters.
Sources
Where the safety, regulatory and warranty claims on this page come from. Repair costs are our own figures based on Arizona market rates and OEM parts pricing.
- Carbon Monoxide Safety Guide U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Carbon monoxide risk from gas cooking and heating appliances.
Cost guides for this machine’s common repairs
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