Whirlpool Oven Light Bulb (W11518235) (Replaces W11160686)

The Whirlpool Oven Light Bulb provides light inside the oven cavity so you can check food without opening the door. It fits into the oven light socket behind the lens cover and turns on when you select the oven light or when the door switch calls for it, depending on your model’s design. Important Compatibility Note: Part number W11518235 is the current manufacturer-approved replacement for the following discontinued part number(s): W11160686. If your appliance documentation or old part uses any of these numbers, this is the correct, updated component for your repair. Bulbs can fail from normal use and heat exposure. A sudden power surge, vibration, or a loose connection at the socket can shorten bulb life. In some cases, the bulb is fine but does not light because the socket contacts are worn or the lens area has moisture damage. Use the symptoms below to help decide if replacing the oven light bulb matches your issue: The oven light does not turn on, but the oven heats and cooks normally. The light flickers, dims, or turns on and off when the door is moved or the light switch is toggled. The bulb is visibly darkened, the filament looks broken, or the bulb rattles when shaken (after it has cooled). The oven light stopped working after a power outage or electrical surge.