Customer Questions and Answers for Radiant Surface Element (6-Inch) by Whirlpool

This 6-inch radiant surface element is the heating source for a small burner beneath a glass-ceramic cooktop. Replacing a failed element restores reliable, controllable heat to that cooking zone. What it does:

• Heats the 6-inch cooking zone under the glass top when the control is turned on
• Cycles to help maintain the selected temperature during cooking
• Common symptoms of failure: small burner won't heat, heats unevenly or intermittently, or shows visible burn spots/damage

• 1 six-inch radiant surface element

• Disconnect power at the breaker and allow the cooktop to cool completely
• Lift the glass top or remove the cooktop to access the elements; support the glass to avoid stress or cracks
• Note wire positions and transfer connections to the new element one at a time
• Ensure the element sits flat in its mounting brackets before reassembly and testing