Customer Questions and Answers for Bake Element (Lower Oven) by Whirlpool

This bake element mounts at the bottom of the oven cavity and supplies the heat required for baking and roasting. Replace a failed element to restore proper preheat, even temperature, and reliable oven performance.

• Provides radiant heat for the lower oven during Bake mode
• Helps maintain the set temperature for consistent results
• Common failure symptoms: no heat in Bake, very slow preheat, uneven/undercooked food, or visible blisters/cracks/breaks in the element
• A shorted element may trip a breaker when Bake is started

• Disconnect power at the breaker or unplug the range before servicing (high-voltage hazard)
• Remove oven racks; take out element mounting screws and carefully pull the element forward to access terminals
• Note/photograph wire positions and transfer wires one at a time; ensure terminals are tight
• Reinstall mounting hardware, verify the element is centered and not touching the cavity, restore power, and test Bake