Whirlpool WPY04100020 Bake Element OEM Part

Removed 2 sheet metal screw pulled element out about 2 inches. Removed two Spade connections. Removed the element from the oven. Inserted the new element into the over, connected the two spade connector. Reinstalled the two sheet metal screws. Set the oven to bake for testing and tested until the element turned red. Total time less than 5 minutes.

Turned the power off. Lifted the oven door up and off.to make access easier and to clean an replace gasket.Then unscrewed the element brackets. Cleaned oven. Took oven door apart to replace gasket ,you have to separate the door halves to clean window and get the gasket out. This is where you better take pictures and notes. You need a large work bench and a good #2 Phillips. Taking the elements out you will deal with gouged out screws, rust stripped threads etc. You may need to buy some self tapping sheet metal screws to get It re- mounted. Make sure you clip onto you wires or they will fall behind the rear oven wall. Then you will bi fishing for them through a 3/4 inch hole or taking the whole oven out of the wall. Not good. ALL the parts ordered fit perfect, good quality and work.

I simply removed and replaced the bake element and light bulb. The only difficulty I had was working around the open oven door. I relied on the Appliance Parts Pros videos for procedures on how to do this safely and correctly. I would not have attempted this repair without the videos. The only problem I had was the $5 screws ($10 for the two I purchased) were not the same type as the original scews and they did not "grip" the oven wall properly so I had to re-use the original screws which were slightly stripped. I would like to mention that when I called to order the parts I was helped by Robin who was extremely polite and professional. I will ask for her the next time I order from APP.

Replaced element

I purchased the replacement Bake Element for my model oven and swapped it out in 5 minutes having viewed the helpful video. My wife was delighted with the restored pre-heat capability that had been deteriorating.