Customer Questions and Answers for Element, Bake by Whirlpool

The Bake Element is an OEM part for Whirlpool ranges. This part provides the necessary heat for baking by converting electrical energy into heat within the oven cavity.  

Causes of a bad bake element can include electrical issues such as short circuits, physical damage from impacts or spills, or general wear and tear over time.  

Symptoms of a bad Bake Element include:

• The oven not heating up
• Uneven baking results
• Visible damage or burn marks on the element
• The element not glowing red when in use

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