Parts for Maytag JER8885RCB1: 01 - Cooktop Parts

Color: Black

Color: White

The Surface Element is an OEM component for Whirlpool ranges. It is responsible for heating the cooktop surface to the desired temperature selected by the user. Made of durable metal coil construction, the element surface quickly distributes heat evenly across burners to boil, sauté or simmer foods effectively. 

Causes of a bad element includes baked-on grime or mineral buildup inhibiting heat transfer or damage due to the use of improper cookware that has cracked or warped the coils over time.

Symptoms of a bad element includes:

• Burners failing to heat up fully or taking a long time 
• Inconsistent or uneven heating across coils
• Hotspots or deadzones in cooking areas
• Visible damage like cracks or bends in coil construction

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

Size: 8-18 x 1/2 inch.

Restore a reliable burner with this replacement surface element. It provides the heat your cookware needs so meals warm efficiently and evenly when the control is turned on, replacing a worn or failed top burner element. What it does:

• Heats the selected cooking zone when its control is engaged
• Replaces a failed, shorted, or physically damaged element
• Helps resolve issues like a burner not heating, heating only partially, or heating inconsistently
• Supports even cooking performance across the cooking surface

• 1 surface element

• Disconnect power at the breaker or unplug the appliance; allow all components to cool
• Access the element; support the cooktop surface if lifted
• Move wires to the new element one at a time to maintain correct connections; reuse existing brackets as needed
• Handle the element carefully; avoid touching heating surfaces and verify secure connections before reassembly and testing