Whirlpool WP7406P272-60 Bake Element (Lower Oven) OEM Part

It only takes a screwdriver for this repair. Remove the two screws holding the old element, pull it out of the housing, making sure the wires attached to the element do not fall back into the housing when you unclip them. Once you reattach the wires, simply replace the two screws and the job is done. I could not reuse the old screws though since the old ones did not hold the tight (unit is 20 years old and they were simply stripped). I simply increased the thickness of the screws and the new ones fit better.

I found my model number on AppliancePartsPros.com very easily and found the new element and temperature sensor kit. The temperature has always been a little off, so I figured I needed the new sensor. I am glad I also ordered the element. When I took everything apart I discovered that the wire connector had burned off and the element was no good anymore. I had a spare connector in my tool box, so I crimped it on, and put everything back together. Now the oven heats quickly and I believe it is more accurate. I will always start with this website for my appliance needs.

I tried aftermarket heating element and didn't fit. Got the OE part and worked ok

Replaced the oven heating element.

Simple Bake Element replacement.