The Bake Element Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool ranges. It is designed to provide the necessary heat for baking and roasting within the oven cavity. This element is located at the bottom of the oven and heats up when electricity passes through it, creating the right cooking environment for even and effective baking.
Causes of a bad bake element can include a burnout from age or overuse, where the element can physically break or develop hot spots resulting in uneven cooking. Corrosion or residue build-up can also impact its performance, leading to inadequate heating.
Symptoms of a bad Bake Element Kit include:
- Lack of heat production in the oven
- Uneven cooking or baking
- Visible damage to the element, such as blistering or splits
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
Oven had a burnt out hidden bake element and was not heating properly Christopher A. • Auburn , AL • April 23, 2017
Following the instructions that I received through the helpful research of the APP staff, I disconnected the power, disassembled the back of the oven, and accessed the hidden element. This involved bending parts of the sheet metal and cutting the insulation, so I was very apprehensive about doing this. Once I exposed the compartment that contains the element, I had difficulty extracting the old part and was really nervous about pulling hard to extract it - until I saw the damaged element. It...
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