Whirlpool W10866564 RS12-4173-502 Range Stove Oven Fan Switch

Description:

The WHIRLPOOL W10866564 RS12-4173-502 Range Stove Oven Fan Switch is used in residential cooking appliances for controlling oven cooling fan and ventilation fan operation within gas and electric ranges. Commonly installed in Whirlpool and Jenn-Air ranges, ovens, and cooking equipment. Maintenance teams, appliance technicians, and homeowners use this part for oven fan control repair, switch replacement, retrofit projects, and restoration of proper appliance cooling and ventilation functionality.

Applications:

The WHIRLPOOL W10866564 fan switch is commonly used in residential kitchen environments requiring reliable oven cooling fan management and dependable ventilation system control. It is frequently installed in range control panels where accurate fan activation and stable electrical switching are critical for maintaining appliance cooling performance and protecting internal oven electronics from excessive heat buildup. The switch supports continuous-duty household cooking applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: WHIRLPOOL / Jenn-Air
• Part Number: W10866564
• Alternate Identification: RS12-4173-502
• Product Type: Range Oven Fan Switch
• Application: Oven Cooling Fan and Ventilation Control
• Compatible Equipment: Whirlpool and Jenn-Air Ranges and Ovens
• Function: Cooling Fan Activation and Electrical Switching
• Switch Type: Rotary Fan Control Switch
• Mounting Type: Control Panel Mounted
• Appliance Use: Residential Cooking Appliances
• Operating Environment: High-Temperature Kitchen Applications
• System Compatibility: Oven Cooling and Ventilation Assemblies
• Construction Type: Electromechanical Appliance Switch
• Usage Type: Oven Fan and Airflow Control
• Maintenance Application: Range Repair and Switch Replacement
• Equipment Category: Cooking Appliance Electrical Components

Common Replacements:

• Whirlpool WPW10866564 Fan Switch
• Whirlpool WP4456836 Fan Control Switch
• Jenn-Air Range Cooling Fan Switch