General Electric Range JHC56XVB Element will not heat

The Surface Element is an OEM part for GE ranges. This element is responsible for providing the heat needed for cooking on the stove's cooktop. It heats up when the control knob is turned on, allowing you to cook food in pots and pans placed on the cooktop. 8 inch element. For 6 inch element use part number WB30X218

Causes of a bad surface element can include regular wear and tear, damage from excessive heat, or electrical malfunctions. 

Symptoms of a bad surface element include:

• The element not heating up at all
• The element heating unevenly or intermittently
• Visible damage such as burn marks or deformities
• Sparks or electrical shorts when the element is turned on

This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.

The Oven Bake Element is an OEM replacement part for GE ovens. It is a critical component responsible for generating the heat necessary for baking and cooking food in the oven cavity. Measuring 18 ¼ inches wide and 14 ½ inches deep to the mounting flange. It has an element extension of approximately 2 1/4 inches past the bracket to the terminals. This element is rated at 220 volts and 2300 watts.

Causes of needing to replace the bake element can include normal wear over time, electrical malfunctions, or physical damage from impact or excessive temperature fluctuations.

Symptoms of a faulty oven bake element include:

• Uneven baking or hot/cold spots within the oven
• The oven not heating up to the desired temperature
• Visible signs of damage or burnout on the bake element itself
• Unusual smells or burning odors coming from the oven

This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore oven models, ensuring a perfect fit and reliable heat generation for your specific appliance.

By GE 6 inch, looped terminals, 1325 watt. Fits GE and HotPoint ranges where a ceramic terminal block is used. For matching 8 inch surface element order WB30X219. For ceramic terminal block order WB17X5051.

The Oven Broil Kit is an OEM part for GE ovens. It includes the broil element, which is responsible for generating high heat from the top of the oven to broil food. The broil element, which has screw-on terminals, measures 11-3/8" wide and 15-5/8" long from the mounting bracket to the end of the element. The distance from the bracket to the terminal end is 1-5/8". 

You should replace this broil kit if it fails to heat properly. Causes of a bad broil kit can include electrical faults, such as short circuits or open circuits in the element, physical damage from accidental impact, or wear and tear over time.

Symptoms of a bad broil kit include:

• The broil element not heating up
• Uneven broiling results
• Visible damage or burns on the element
• The oven tripping the circuit breaker when broil mode is activated

This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.

This oven bake element generates the heat for the Bake cycle. Replace it when the oven won't heat or takes too long to reach temperature to help restore consistent, even baking performance.

• Provides primary heat during the Bake mode
• Common symptoms of failure: no heat in Bake, very slow preheat, uneven or undercooked results
• Element shows visible damage such as blisters, breaks, or burned spots
• Replacing a failed element can restore normal oven operation

• Disconnect power at the breaker; ovens use high voltage
• Remove oven racks and access the element from the oven cavity; note screw locations and wiring
• Move wires to the new element one at a time and ensure snug terminal connections
• Avoid bending the element or overtightening screws; restore power and test Bake