Wonder if I've "fried" my stove?

[buckler]

Buckler, thank you so much. I believe you've worked as hard as I have searching for info. If you were local, I'd take you to lunch. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO KIND!!!

You're welcome. Google likes me!

Be sure to update us with what happens. I'd try to get it serviced under the warranty due to a defective seal if it turns out that water got in behind the control panel.

 

[Silent1CB]

I just consulted Consumer Reports.
Unfortunately, Kitchenaid has the worse brand reliability in electric ranges of all brands they compared. And you've sort of experienced that already with 4 repairs in 3 yrs.

Not sure if you can see this link without being logged in.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/.../electric-range-ratings/brand-reliability.htm

This is why I ended up with a different brand for each appliance. Seems each company is good at one or 2 appliances, but not all appliances.

 

[ilovepcot]

Thanks SILENT! Nope, the site won't let me view but I believe you. Just google my range model number and I feel sure a pic of garbage will come up.

Getting ready to pour some wine to try and unwind before DH gets home. Running this late, there's no doubt he's had a bad day. Oh goody!

 

[dicar123]

:::running to see who made my stove::: Whirlpool.

It is flat out ridiculous that one boil-over can ruin a stove of any type. I hope things work out better than you think they will.

 

[Silent1CB]

Copied & Pasted the brand reliability results for electric ranges sold between 2003 - 2009.

Brands & % of with repairs & serious problems

Hotpoint 3%
GE 5%
Whirlpool 7%
Frigidaire 9%
Kenmore (Sears) 9%
Maytag 12%
Amana 13%
Jenn-Air 16%
KitchenAid 16%