Customer Questions and Answers for Bake Element (Lower Heating Element) by Whirlpool

The bake element is the oven's primary lower heat source. Replacing a failed element restores proper preheating and even baking performance when the oven won't heat or struggles to maintain temperature during the bake cycle. What it does

• Provides the main heat for the bake cycle in electric ovens
• Common failure symptoms: no heat on bake, very slow preheat, or uneven baking
• Visible damage such as blistering, cracks, or burn spots on the element indicates replacement is needed
• Helps the oven reach and hold set temperature when functioning correctly

• 1 bake element

• Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing to prevent electrical shock
• Remove oven racks; access the element mounting screws from inside the oven cavity
• Carefully pull the element forward, support the wires, and transfer the connectors one at a time to avoid losing them behind the liner
• Ensure terminals are fully seated; do not overtighten mounting screws, then restore power and test bake