Customer Questions and Answers for Broil Element (Upper Oven) by Whirlpool

This broil element mounts at the top of the oven cavity and delivers the intense radiant heat needed for broiling. Replace a failed element to restore reliable top heat and consistent broil results in your range or wall oven.

• Provides strong, direct radiant heat from the top of the oven during the Broil cycle
• Common signs of failure: no broil heat, uneven broiling, visible breaks/blistering, or tripping the breaker when Broil is selected
• Restores proper broiling when the original element is open or shorted
• Also known as the upper/top oven element; verify fit with your model number

• Disconnect power at the breaker or unplug the appliance before servicing
• Allow the oven to cool completely and wear cut-resistant gloves
• Remove mounting screws, gently pull the element forward, and support the wires so they don't slip back through the liner
• Transfer wires one at a time to the new element, secure the element, check connections, restore power, and test