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
Electric burner not working Mary D. • Richmond , MO • September 27, 2014
Bought new electric terminal block kit wiring component and new surface element burner installation was very easy after we watched demonstration on how to do the wiring..works like a new stove and really was super easy do it......we figured by doing it ourselves we saved around $200.00 in service call. installation and marked up parts....we received the parts we ordered super fast
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