Customer Questions and Answers for Oven Bake Element by Whirlpool

The Oven Bake Element is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool ranges and wall ovens. Located at the top of the oven cavity, it generates infrared heat energy for baking and warming functions. 2500 Watt, 240 Volt. Size: Width 21-3/4"; Length 15-3/8"; Mount bracket to terminals 3"; Space between terminals 19-1/8".

Causes of a bad bake element include electrical malfunctions, physical damage from accidental impacts, and the buildup of residue from spills or splatters. These issues can cause the element to burn out or short-circuit.

Symptoms of a bad bake element include:

• Uneven or inadequate top surface heating during baking
• The premature ending of bake cycles before completion due to lost heating ability
• Error codes displaying problems like thermal cut-outs activating too often
• Visible cracks or fractures in the element coil or insulator ring

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.