The Broil Element is an OEM part for GE ovens. This component is responsible for providing the high heat necessary for broiling foods. Located at the top of the oven cavity, the broil element delivers direct, intense heat to cook and brown food items efficiently.
Causes of a bad broil element can include prolonged use, electrical malfunctions, or physical damage from impacts or spills. Over time, the element may burn out or develop cracks, leading to diminished performance.
Symptoms of a bad broil element include:
- Uneven broiling or browning
- The element not heating up at all
- Visible damage such as blisters or cracks on the element
- Sparks or unusual noises during operation
This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Burned out broiler element Robert H. • Downers Grove , IL • June 18, 2016
Would advise before doing this repair to watch the video for it. It is not a plug in connection anymore like older ovens. The key is to keep the connecting wires from the oven from falling or pulling into the inner wall of the oven. The wires may not come very far out away from the wall of the oven so make sure to secure them. The video shows a good way to do that. If you have an in wall oven this is very important because it would hard and time consuming to pull the oven out of the wall to...
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