W11156487 Whirlpool Range Burner Control Knob, Stainless – Fix Your Broken, Missing, Loose, or Stripped Knob

The essential fix for a Whirlpool range with a broken, missing, loose, or stripped burner control knob that won't turn smoothly, falls off, or doesn't grip the valve stem properly.

The burner control knob is the stainless steel knob you turn to adjust the heat level of each burner on your range. It attaches to the gas valve stem and allows you to control gas flow from off to high heat. This genuine OEM knob features durable stainless steel construction with an ergonomic design for smooth operation.

Common symptoms: broken or cracked control knob, missing knob, knob won't stay on valve stem, loose or wobbly knob, stripped interior that won't grip stem, knob difficult to turn, knob falls off when touched.

Why it fails: Over 8–12 years of daily use, the plastic interior of the knob cracks or strips from repeated turning, the knob breaks from being bumped or dropped, or the grip surface wears smooth making it hard to turn. A broken or missing knob makes it impossible to control that burner safely — you can't adjust the heat or turn it off properly.

How to diagnose: If your control knob is cracked, broken, missing, won't stay on the valve stem, or the interior is stripped and spins without turning the valve, this replacement knob will restore proper function.

Replaces: W10823529

Compatible with: Whirlpool and KitchenAid ranges including KFED500EBL, KFED500EBS, KFED500ESS, KFED500EWH, YKFED500EBS, YKFED500ESS series.

Installation: Easy 2–5 minute DIY repair. Simply pull off old knob and push new one onto valve stem. Sold individually.

IMPORTANT: This is a genuine OEM Whirlpool part with stainless steel finish. Verify part number and model compatibility before ordering.