Answer Doug, Try this, Place a large pot of water on the burner element (at least 3 or 4 quarts) and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling turn off the burner and allow the element to cool back down. It'll take a while, but the high heat and weight of the water should allow the element to temper and even out or level out in the drip bowl/ring. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, September 16, 2015