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Customer Questions and Answers for Surface Heating Element by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18090336
Manufacturer Part Number: W10823709

The Surface Heating Element is an OEM part for Whirlpool cooktops and ranges. It provides the heat necessary for cooking. This element is designed to deliver consistent and even heat distribution, ensuring your cooking results are optimal every time.

Causes of a bad surface heating element can include wear and tear from regular use, damage due to spills or impacts, and electrical issues such as short circuits or burned-out connections.  

Symptoms of a bad surface heating element include:

  • The element not heating up or taking longer to heat
  • Inconsistent heating or hot spots
  • Visible damage or burns on the element
  • The element not responding to temperature controls

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

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Jim, Unfortunately we do not have wiring information for the new part but it appears that the only change in the part would be the way that they connected the element. On the original there was a black wire from the middle terminal on the element that went to the limiter box. This change is that the black wire was removed and they soldered that joint in place and it is the inner most terminal instead of the middle. The middle terminal will now take the other wire that was on the element on the inner most terminal.

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Mike, On the new element the wire that originally went to the center terminal on the element and the inner terminal on the limiter next to the 3 connections of the element would not have that wire any longer. This has been hard wired into it and the inner most terminal on the original element will go to the center and the outer most wire will go to the outer terminal. The other 3 wires will connect the same as before.

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Dan for Model Number MER5770AAW

Element Kit Part Number: AP4009116 Made by: Whirlpool I recently ordered the double element kit for my Maytag oven, and belatedly noticed that the attachment points for the wires are ordered differently than the old model, with the 2a and 1b posts being switched on the new burner from their old positions. When I wired it according to the old layout, both the inner and outer burners would only come on high, and the rear burner element switch will also operate the interior element on the new burner. Unfortunately, I can't get the 2a wire to the post position on the new element, as the wire is too short. I'm guessing my problems are a result of the new post positions, but I"m not sure if there is a workaround - can I add wire to lengthen the wire that won't reach the new 2a position?

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Dan, Yes you can add wire to reach the 2a position, you will just want to make sure that you use a high temp wire as the wire insulation could be damaged otherwise.

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Alan, The part that you would need for the unit would be the dual element switch part number 74006797. Unfortunately the switch has been discontinued by the manufacturer with no suitable replacement.

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John L., With the inner element working but the outer not then this would most likely be caused by a faulty infinite switch.

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Edward, we'll also need the appliance serial number to verify the correct replacement listed for your model. Please obtain this information and repost for further assistance. Thanks.

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Lynn, Both of the elements that you listed look identical but may have a different wattage to them. Normally if the outer element lights up but the inner does not then the issue would be with the element itself. The part number that you would need is W10823709.

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Jimr, This issue would most likely be caused by a faulty infinite switch. The fact that it goes to the low setting and regulates means that the limiter is working but the switch is not allowing it to cut off.

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