Customer Questions and Answers for Surface Element (Radiant) by Whirlpool

This radiant surface heating element restores proper burner performance on electric glass cooktops/ranges. It replaces a failed element so cookware heats evenly and reliably beneath the ceramic glass. What it does:

• Converts electrical energy into radiant heat under the glass-ceramic surface
• Replaces a burner that won't heat at all
• Helps resolve uneven heating or only part of the ring glowing
• Addresses visible damage such as hot spots, discoloration, or breaks in the element

• One surface element

• Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing; allow the cooktop to cool completely
• Lift and support the cooktop; handle the element carefully—it is fragile
• Note wire locations and move them one at a time to the new element; ensure terminals are fully seated
• Reinstall mounting clips/brackets so the element sits flat and clear of the glass before restoring power