Customer Questions and Answers for Bake Element (20-Inch) by Whirlpool

This 20-inch bake element heats the bottom of the oven cavity so food cooks and browns evenly. Replacing a failed element restores proper oven heating and baking performance. What it does

• Heats the oven's bake chamber during bake cycles
• Replaces a cracked, burned-through, or non-heating bake element
• Helps resolve symptoms like no heat from the bottom, uneven baking, or oven failing to reach set temperature
• Works with the oven's control and safety circuits to provide consistent heat

• Disconnect power to the appliance at the breaker or unplug before starting
• Access usually requires removing the oven cavity bottom or back panel
• Handle the element by its insulated areas and avoid bending or touching the bare heating surface
• Tighten terminal connections securely and verify operation with the oven empty after reassembly