The Surface Element is an OEM part for GE ranges. This part provides the heat required for cooking on the cooktop. The surface element heats up when activated by the control knobs, allowing for precise temperature control to cook a variety of dishes effectively. 8" Surface Element for receptacle order WB17T10006
Common causes of a bad surface element include wear and tear from frequent use, overheating, or physical damage from cookware.
Symptoms of a bad surface element include:
- The element not heating up or heating unevenly
- Visible damage, such as burns or cracks on the element
- The element taking longer than usual to heat up
- Intermittent heating or failure to maintain the set temperature
This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
8" burner wasn't working Gregory B. • Bristow , VA • December 20, 2016
First swapped other working burner and the problem moved. This verified that the problem was with the burner element and not something else. I order the part from ApplianceParts. The new burner connector looked different than the old one but the new one fit fine.
The time to fix was less than five minutes and required no tools.
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