Customer Questions and Answers for Surface Heating Element (Top Burner) by Whirlpool

This surface heating element replaces a damaged or non-working top burner on compatible electric ranges, restoring even cooking performance and reliable heat for everyday pots and pans. What it does:

• Provides direct heat to cookware on the cooktop so burners reach cooking temperature
• Replaces a cracked, broken, or non-heating top burner element
• Fixes symptoms like a burner that stays cool, heats intermittently, or heats unevenly
• Works as a direct replacement for the listed part when the element is the failed component

• Disconnect power to the appliance at the breaker or unplug the range before starting any work
• Allow the cooktop and element to cool completely; handle carefully to avoid cuts from edges
• Reconnect wires to the matching terminals and secure the element in the appropriate retainer;