The Surface Heating Element is an OEM part for Whirlpool cooktops and ranges. It provides the heat necessary for cooking. This element is designed to deliver consistent and even heat distribution, ensuring your cooking results are optimal every time.
Causes of a bad surface heating element can include wear and tear from regular use, damage due to spills or impacts, and electrical issues such as short circuits or burned-out connections.
Symptoms of a bad surface heating element include:
- The element not heating up or taking longer to heat
- Inconsistent heating or hot spots
- Visible damage or burns on the element
- The element not responding to temperature controls
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Maytag double oven range front right 'hi low' burner outer element burned out Wm B. • Monkton , MD • June 12, 2014
Range has no model ID plate anywhere. Flip off electric at circuit breaker box. Opened top of range and noted details of the faulty burner, including confirm that outer coil was fried. The maker info on back of element was useless in finding replacement: more useful was general shape, and the numbers around edge on back. Close up range, since low heat element still working.
Turns out all Maytag double oven Gemini ranges use the same hi-low element, but double check appearance just in...
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