The Surface Element is an OEM part for Whirlpool ranges. This part provides heat to the cooking surface, allowing for the preparation of food.
Common causes of a bad surface element include electrical faults, physical damage from heavy cookware, or degradation from constant heating and cooling cycles.
Symptoms of a bad surface element include:
- Inconsistent or uneven heating
- The element not heating up at all
- Visible damage such as burns or breaks in the coil
- Sparking or unusual noises when the element is turned on
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
The burners on my drop in stove would not work the connections and the surface elements were in bad shape Luise C. • Worth , MO • November 23, 2014
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