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Customer Questions and Answers for Oven Broil Element by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18051237
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10207400

The Broil Element is an OEM part for Whirlpool ovens. It is designed to provide intense, direct heat from the top of the oven cavity during the broiling function. The broil element is a key component responsible for achieving the desired browning and charring effects when broiling foods.

Symptoms of a bad broil element include:

  • Uneven or incomplete broiling of foods
  • Failure of the element to heat up or maintain consistent temperature
  • Visible signs of damage or deterioration on the element surface
  • Flickering or irregular heating patterns during broiling

Causes of a bad broil element can include prolonged use and exposure to high temperatures, which can lead to the element becoming brittle and prone to cracking or breaking. Electrical issues, such as power surges or faulty connections, can also contribute to premature failure of the broil element.

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

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For Whirlpool Oven Broil Element (Part Number: OEM18051237)

Randy for Model Number KEMS307DBS6

Oven is heating but not to preheat temperatures. I set preheat to 200 degrees. The oven heated and the preheat timer for 200 degrees sounded. An oven thermometer confirmed temperature at 200 degrees. I set the preheat temperature to 350 degrees and the timer sounded indicating 350 degrees. However, the oven thermometer indicated only 250 degrees. I suspect either the element or the thermometer is bad. Would you agree? I think the element part number for my model (KEMS307DBS6) is WPW10207400.

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Randy, as the heating element is heating the oven, the oven sensor WP4451665 would need to be tested for resistance. At room temperature, it should measure 1080 Ohms and when heated with a hairdryer, it should increase 2 Ohms for every degree of temperature it rises. If the sensor tests good, the failure would likely be a control 4448869 failure. Unfortunately, the control has been discontinued by the manufacturer and is no longer available.

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Paul, The elements seem to be within specs and if the oven sensor is also then the issue would be the board.

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Gale, The broil element WPW10207400 is the correct part for your unit. For the microwave you will want to check the magnetron to make sure that it is good which should have a resistance of less than 1 ohm of resistance.

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Jenny for Model Number GBS309PVS03

Whirlpool Gold Accubake oven age 4 1/2 yrs Broiler element sizzled and burned out while preheating. Element replaced using part # WPW10207400. I see your part number for this appliance differs. The replacement element is not working and we have removed and tested continuity which is good. I think the flash fire might have impacted another part. Could you advise 1) do I have the correct boiler replacement part and 2) what I might check next. Thanks, J

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Hello Jenny. It sounds like the control board has failed when the element burnt out. You will need to replace WPW10438709 on the unit. Test the thermal fuse on the back of the unit first before replacing the board in the unit.

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Bob, It's not likely to be either the element or the control. It's more likely to be the thermal fuse WP9759242 on the back of the oven. If the oven gets too hot, the fuse opens and removes the L2 power leg (120 VAC) from the elements and there will be no heat. This occurs quite a bit on Whirlpool built products. When you replace the fuse, you also need to make sure the oven doors close and seal properly, and that the cooling fan operates properly and moves the air in the control panel area.

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Gary for Model Number KEBC107KSS0

We just ran the Self Clean cycle and all was good. When we tried to run a bake cycle the next day, there was no heat. The coil stayed cool. We then tried the broiler cycle and it too stayed cool. The oven panel indicates when each cycle is on and the temp is shown as "LO". Which is normal when it's starting up. There are no error codes. Has the self clean cycle done the elements in? Both of them?? The unit is 12 years old and has always run well. Thanks

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Hello Gary! More than likely the relays on the control board have failed, unfortunately the manufacturer discontinued the board and we no longer have any left in stock. The part number was 4456033, thanks!

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Bill, You'll need to remove the broil element and check the resistance of the inner element (45 to 55 ohms resistance) with a multi meter. If the element checks proper WPW10207400, the issue would be in the wiring or the control board relay 4453661 not supplying power to the inner element. We're sending you some additional information with the relay cycle charts so you can check and verify the issue. Thanks

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Hello Vinnie. You can install this part yourself. You will need to disconnect the power going to the unit, and remove the screws holding the element in place. Once the screws are removed, you will pull out the element and disconnect the wires. Reinstall in reverse order. Hope this helps.

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