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Customer Questions and Answers for Bake Element by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM12290469
Manufacturer Part Number: 74004105

The Bake Element is an OEM part for Whirlpool ovens and ranges, designed to provide consistent and even heating for baking. This heating element is located at the bottom of the oven cavity and is responsible for the majority of the heat generated during baking, ensuring that your dishes are cooked thoroughly and evenly. 

Causes of a bad Bake Element can range from normal wear and tear to excessive use or a sudden electrical surge that can damage the internal components of the element. 

Symptoms of a bad Bake Element include:

  • Lack of heat in the oven 
  • The element not glowing red when the oven is turned on 
  • Visible damage to the element, such as blistering, cracks, or breaks
  • Uneven cooking or baking results 

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Bake Element (Part Number: OEM12290469)

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Alice, this bake element [74004105] is indeed the bake element for the upper oven for your model.

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Hello Larry. You will need to remove the bracket from the unit. Then install both the bracket and element at the same time. Thank you.

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Brenda, To test the element(s) you'll need a multi meter TJMA-DM1 to test the resistance of the element. Remove power to the range, remove the racks then remove the element. remove the wires from the element terminals(clip or tie the wires so they don't slip back into the wall opening), Set the meter selector to the resistance Rx1 scale or lowest setting, place the meter leads on the element terminals and you should have a resistance reading of 30-32 ohms. If there is a resistance reading, the element is OK. and you'll need to start looking for a damaged wire or a faulty relay on the control. If the element isn't defective, Yes you can return it. You can return the part using the AppliancePartsPros.com parts order web site, or contact the AppliancePartsPros.com Customer Service Team at 1-877-477-7278 They will be more than happy to assist you.

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Hello George, If you access the control board and unplug the orange wire, situate the wire so it can be tested without it contacting anything else, power the unit up and turn on the upper bake, there should be 120Vac on both the terminal you unplugged the wire from and on the wire. If nothing on the terminal, the relay has failed and the clock will have to be replaced. If the voltage is not on the wire, the issue will be the upper bake element.

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Hello Richard, From past experience, there are two possibilities: The step down transformer 74005456 for the upper oven, or the control panel WP5701M403-60. In this particular instance, since the broil is working, I would first suspect the control.

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Hi Johnny. Use a volt/ohm meter part # MA-DM1 to assist you in your diagnostics. Remove at least one wire from the element and ohm between the 2 terminals. If you get 0-ohms or infinity(too great of a measurement) then the element part # 74004105 is open. Place the ohm meter to Beep/ohm setting, this will only work at 50 ohms and under. Then check the element terminals one at a time to element mount screws/ground. If you get 0- ohms or an audible steady beep then it is shorted to ground. Disconnect one wire from the element. REMEMBER -THIS WILL BE A LIVE VOLTAGE TEST. Place the meter on the 300 vac scale. Place one meter lead on one end of the element. Then with one lead disconnected, place the meter lead into the terminal end. Use elect. tape around the temporary connection for safety. Then place the clock command for bake and see if after the upper clock bake relay clicks and you should have 240 vac at the meter. If you only have 120 vac then the clock is bad. Make sure you are getting 120 vac to ground from the terminal block lead to the one side of the bake element. If not then inspect the wires / connections from there. If you have the 240 volts. then the element is needing replaced. Thank You.

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