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Broil Element - 240V WP660579

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PartSelect Number PS11743368
Manufacturer Part Number WP660579
Manufactured by Whirlpool
Product Description

Broil Element - 240V Specifications

This broil element is found on the roof of the oven and has push-on terminals.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Little to no heat when broiling | Element will not heat | Little to no heat when baking | Oven not heating evenly
This part works with the following products:
Range, Wall Oven, Microwave Oven Combo.
This part works with the following products:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Kenmore.
Part# WP660579 replaces these:
AP6010191, 308129, 311713, 311714, 311715, 311716, 3148040, 660578, 660579, 661420
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Top broiler element busted
Piece a cake!
Turned off electrical breaker.
Removed original screws from old defective element and slipped in new replacement element.
Perfect fit!
  • Ronald from OLIVE BRANCH, MS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Oven would not reach selected temperature
First, shut off the power at the breaker panel. Next, I simply unscrewed the screws holding in each element, disconnected the leads, reconnected the leads to the new elements, positioned each element & reinserted the screws. A suggestion: Before loosening the screws, a light shot of PB Blaster or similar might help.
Other Parts Used:
Broil Element - 240V Bake Element - 2600W 240V
  • Howard from BRYAN, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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the top of baked goods were not baking
turn off electric breaker, unscrew the 2 screws unplug the 2 ends replace old element with new repeat previous steps but unfortunately the control panel was also failing and that item has been discontinued.
  • Myrna from Fowler, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The heating elments were getting old kicking breaker
took out the old heating elments and cleaned the bottom & top of oven with out the elments in, which made it alot easier then put new ones in. They were very easy to do, just make sure you watch how you took old ones out and don't loose the screws cause you use them to put new ones in.
Other Parts Used:
Broil Element - 240V Bake Element - 2600W 240V
  • Pamela from Portland, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Broiler and Baking element burned out
I'll tell you.......PartSelect said the items would take from 3-5 days.....I got them in 48 hrs. I turned the breaker to the oven off. I unscrewd two screws from the back of the oven and pulled the element out and took it off of two connectors. Repeated the same with the broiler element. Job done saved $200.00...Job was quoted at $259.00
Other Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W Broil Element - 240V Bake Element - 2600W 240V
  • ella from Lithia Springs, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Bake Element Burned Out
Replacement was relatively easy. Oven door was pulled off hinges after removing 2 mounting screws nearest the hinges. After shutting off power at the breaker, screws (2 each) holding elements were removed. Elements were pulled into oven ~ 4 inches exposing wiring and clips. The clips pulled free with just a little wiggling by hand and were easily pushed back on by hand. Then reverse to finish.
Other Parts Used:
Broil Element - 240V Bake Element - 2600W 240V
  • Robert from Baton Rouge, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Broken broiler top element
SUPER EASY! The part arrived very quickly. I turned off the circuit breaker, unscrewed the few nuts, pulled out the element and reversed the process. 'works beautifully! Thanks so much.
  • Julie from Corunna, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Broiler unit would not heat
The broiler unit had disintegrated at both connections. I removed the two screws in the top of the oven holder the unit, pulled out the unit, measured and ordered a replacement.

To replace the element, I pulled out the stove, removed the rear panel, located the connections for the broiler unit, remove parts of the old unit. I then attached the new unit to the top of the oven with the two screws, went around back and pushed in the two connections, replaced the back cover and replace the stove. It took about 30 minutes because I cleaned everything and sprayed bug spay (another plus for doing the repair myself).
  • Robert from Atlanta, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Burnt out broiler element
Turned off power to range because I was scared. Unscrewed broiler element, pulled part forward and pulled off wires that were attached to the back, attached wires to new element, pushed it back in place, screwed it back on to oven. Cooked my bruchette!
  • Starla from Vashon, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Both heating elements would not work.
After shutting off the power, I removed the door and oven racks. Then, by using a screwdriver, I removed each element one at a time and replaced with the new element. Each element pulled away from the back wall and was connected electrically by Sta-Kon connectors. All went well, and the unit was operational in about 30 minutes. I still have to remove the oven from the wall to replaced the two door springs.
Other Parts Used:
Broil Element - 240V Bake Element - 2600W 240V
  • Lee from Austin, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Brenda
February 15, 2020
I am trying to locate part number for element for broiler for Whirlpool electric stove.
For model number RS630PXYH
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Hello and thank you for writing. The broil element PS11743368 is in the list of compatible parts for your model. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.

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Bob
December 28, 2017
My broil element is about 16 inches long from the back to the front. How much of the element shown is behind the back of the oven?
For model number RB770PXBB0
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Hello Bob, Thanks for your question. Only the wire ends should be behind the back, which are approximately one inch in length. I hope this helps.

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