Customer Questions and Answers for Convection Element (Rear) by Whirlpool

This convection element supplies heat for your oven's convection mode. Working with the convection fan, it circulates hot air to maintain even, consistent baking and roasting performance.

• Provides the heat source during convection cycles for circulated-air cooking
• Helps maintain uniform cavity temperature and even browning
• Restores convection function when the original element is open or damaged
• Common symptoms: convection not heating, fan runs but little/no heat, longer or uneven cook times in convection

• Disconnect power at the breaker and allow the oven to cool completely
• Remove oven racks and the rear interior cover to access the element
• Remove mounting screws, pull the element forward, and transfer wires one at a time; ensure tight, secure connections
• Reinstall the cover, restore power, and run a brief convection test