How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP2031084 / WB44X5082 Oven Bake Element

My 1997 GE Range, model JBS18GS1, needed a new baking element, WB44X5082. I found it easily on Appliance Parts Pros using the parts diagrams. It arrived within a few days. My husband quickly installed it. It’s important to disconnect the electricity before this repair. For us there was no need to pull out the stove from the wall. After removing the bottom pots and pans drawer he had easy access to the power cord. I lifted off the oven door and gave him a flashlight so he could see the area he was repairing. With the power disconnected the little oven light bulb doesn’t work to light the oven. A small hex screwdriver and a slotted screwdriver were the tools he needed to remove the old element and attach the new element. He used some adhesive tape to temporarily tape down the wires that come in from the little hole in the back of the stove so they wouldn’t accidentally slip back into the hole. Those wires are to be attached to the new element. If they slip back into the hole it would be very difficult to find them. After the repair we also discovered the little three inch in diameter metal plate that is called a vent baffle or an oven heat shield had corroded and rusted off. It is located on the ceiling of the oven near the light. It vents excess heat out the of the oven through the rear stove top element. Since GE doesn’t make these anymore, my husband fashioned one with a pair of tin snips from a piece of sheet metal using the original as a pattern. This was a quick repair. Additional note, the element has little wire "feet" that must be down when installing. Be careful not to install it upside down. The feet hold the element aloft so it doesn't touch the oven floor. 

Tested the power to the unit by turning on the cooktop portion and saw that I had power to all of the burners. Turned the selector knob to broil and saw that the top element would heat up. I then turned off the breaker to the unit. I then decided to take out the baking element to do a continuity test. When I touched it, a 1.5 inch section fell out. Since that concluded my continuity test, I assumed I needed a baking element. After receiving the parts the NEXT DAY (amazingly great service from Appliance Parts Pros), I replaced the element after watching the helpful video. After turning the breaker back on, tested the element and it began heating as it is supposed to. As I stated above, the light also didn't work, so I had ordered a lamp cover and retainer when I ordered the element. It took a minute or so to change those out, replacing the bulb in the process solved the light issue. My sister-in-law called me a couple of hours later and said that she was enjoying watching her oven cook a great supper and I am her Hero! The only thing I would add is that our unit is a 40 year old GE Mark 27 unit. The video used a standard oven range that was much newer. The repairman in the video simply unplugged the wires from the baking element. In my unit there was a screw that attached the wire to each blade on the element. It was a pain in the neck simply because of the position you have to stay in to have both arms at the back of the oven performing this feat. If you have this same situation, my recommendation is to do a test run putting the new screws into the holes in the blades BEFORE you try it inside the oven. This cleans out the threads and makes it much easier to attach it inside the oven with very short wires and not much room to work. Hope this helped! 

Replace the Oven Bake Element from your compancy and it works fine now. 

After researching for replacement parts and Repair Videos I came across Appliance Parts Pros. They had the parts in stock and shipping was super fast. Ordered late Friday and parts were at my door Monday afternoon. With their repair video I was able to replace not only the Broiler Element but also the Bake Element within an hour. I will be recommending this Superb Company to all my Family and Friends. They rate A++++ in my opinion. 

Thank to Brent's help in locating the wiring schematic I was able t o connect my lower oven element. That your company provided. 

I went on line and checked out half a dozen appliance parts dealers, including local brick and mortar stores--even tried Amazon Prime....locally no one had the part to an older GE stove or they had a generic that "may fit"....I stumbled on ApplianceParts Pro and found the exact part and it was on sale for nearly 50% off other web sites.....I ordered the part at 0700 on Friday morning and before noon the next day it had arrived; I did not pay for overnight delivery, just the standard shipping rate. Installation is rather simple but the video instruction assured me that I was doing it correctly---it took about 15 min. to replace the oven part and the worst part of the story was that my wife wanted me to clean the stove while I had my head in it......5 plus stars ! 

Ordered new parts and replaced all. Had to slightly modify the wire terminals all four surface elements so that they would fit the ceramic insulators that were shipped with each one. 

Replaced it with a new one from APP. I watched the video and it gave me confidence. Waited for the part and was amazed as it's quick delivery. I then got the tools it said to use and was surprised at how quickly I did it using their right on instructions. It was surprisingly very easy to do. I will use them again if needed and will definitely pass word out to others if they're in the need. 

I figured it was the bake element but I figured, what the heck, replace both elements just to be safe. I watched the repair video, did exactly what they said, and bingo....the oven gets hot now! Great video, great prices, and fast shipping!!!!!! 

We ordered a new element on 9/3/2015 and the new part arrived 9/5. Terrific service. Thank you.