Customer Questions and Answers for Radiant Surface Element (Cooktop) by Whirlpool

This radiant surface element restores proper heat to a glass-ceramic cooktop burner. When the original element burns out or develops hot spots, replacing it brings back steady, controllable heat for everyday cooking. What it does:

• Generates heat for the selected cooking zone beneath the glass top
• Works with the surface control to cycle on/off and regulate temperature
• Helps deliver even heating across cookware
• Common fix for: burner won't heat, heats slowly or unevenly, only part of the burner heats, visible damage on the element

• 1 radiant surface element

• Disconnect power at the breaker and allow the cooktop to cool completely
• Support and handle the glass top carefully to avoid damage
• Note wire locations and transfer any mounting hardware from the old element
• After reassembly, test the burner on low and high settings