This is a heating element compatible with various makes of ranges and ovens and is sold as an individual part. Measuring 20.5-inches wide and 20.25-inches (with terminals) long, this heating element is a genuine OEM part. If your range is not heating during the bake setting, not heating evenly, or if the element is burnt out or damaged, the element will need to be replaced. This repair is simple and only requires that you disconnect your oven from the wall outlet and use an appropriate screwdriver to disassemble and replace the element with the additional support brackets to secure it.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Element will not heat | Little to no heat when baking | Oven not heating evenly
This part works with the following products:
Range.
This part works with the following products:
Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air.
Part# W10779716 replaces these:
AP5970727, W10289097, W10774342, W10779716VP
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Wayne
November 19, 2017
The replacement baking element looks different than my old one, do i need to move brackets over to new one or are there some instructions on how to install the replacement
For model number MER8674AB0
Hi Wayne,
Thank you for your inquiry. There is a video on our website that you can reference on how to install the bake element. The element may appear different from yours, but the ends are the same You will find the video under part number PS249247. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Terrence
November 16, 2017
Will a bad oven sensor cause the oven to take an extremely long time to reach selected temperature, and cause food not to cook thoroughly (on the bottom) when the oven says it has reached temperature? If not,can you possibly suggest a cause?
For model number WFE714HLAS0
Hi Terrence , Thank you for the question. Yes the Oven Sensor can cause this.I suggest testing the sensor to see if it is defective.Testing the temperature sensor probe on your oven is easy. With the sensor at room temperature, measure the resistance between the two prongs at the end of the sensor connector. The resistance of the sensor should read approximately 1080 – 1090 ohms at room temperature. Hope this helps!
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Kevin
October 24, 2017
I need the lower baking element. The diagram image looks different from the part in my oven. The lower and upper elements connect to the back in the "center" of the oven wall. The parts diagram shows them with an offset to the lower left side.
For model number WFE540H0AS0
Hi Kevin,
Thank you for your question. This would be the correct bake element for your appliance. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Carrie
December 3, 2017
How do I know if I need a new sensor or a new baking element? Oven takes a long time to reach the temperature desired. Once it does, the food is uncooked on the bottom of the pan and overcooked on the top of the pan.
For model number MER8674AW0
Hello Carrie,
Thanks for your question. Your issue is more likely due to the sensor, but we would recommend using a multi-meter to test both the sensor and the bake element, and replacing either if they are not showing continuity.
I hope this helps.
Looking for 3600 watt baking element for this stove. I asked earlier today and your expert replied with a part no. D29142 . When i looked this part up it is a capacitor kit.You must have sent me the wrong info. Could you send the right no. For a baking element 3600 watts. Thanks
For model number ywfe540h0aso
Hello Tom,
Thank you for your question. We apologize for the previous confusion. The part number for the baking element for your model is under part PS11703285. Hope this helps!
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George
December 22, 2019
Hi I need an upper element for my Whirlpool stove do you have any and how much
For model number YWFE710H0BS0
Hello George, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number: PS11703285. Please enter the part number into the site for the current price and availability. Hope this helps!
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Alexandre
January 16, 2020
Does this element fit on my oven (3600w) ?
For model number YMER8880BS0
Hi Alexandre. Yes this part W10779716 is compatible with your model YMER8880BS0. Thank you for your question and good luck with your repair!
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Ronald
December 17, 2018
My bottom heating element in my oven has burnt out not sure of my part number looks like w10779716 is this correct
For model number Mer8700DS1
Hi Ronald,
Thank you for your question. Yes the correct part for the bake element is W10779716. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Virginia
January 28, 2019
I have Maytag model mer8674ab0 oven that needs a replacement heat element which is under a heat cover. It has a two pronged sections that fits into the bottom middle of the back of the oven. What element is compatible? It is square shaped. The one in the diagram for the oven has the prongs on the left. That is wrong. I need a middle pronged piece. Which do you recommend.
For model number MER8674AB0
Hi Virginia,
Thank you for your question. The part number listed under your model number for the bake element you described is PS11703285. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Keith
February 6, 2019
I replaced the thermal fuse-thermostat, checked the heating sensor and it was in range for ohms 1085. Both top and bottom element still will not heat. I checked the wiring harness and there is no burnt or loose wires. Trying to figure out the next step?
For model number MER8674AWO
Hello Keith, thank you for your question. Since the sensor is testing within range and there are no burnt or broken wires on the elements the electronic control board would have to be replaced, Part Number: PS11756979. Good luck with your repair!
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Replacing your Whirlpool Range Bake Element
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Average Repair Rating: 4.2 / 5.0, 25 reviews.
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The oven would take an hour to preheat.
First, we turned on broil and the upper element turned orange and obviously worked. We figured the bottom element went out. The diagram on this site showed a bottom heating element that looked nothing like ours, but after reading other reviews, and reading that part that goes through the back of the oven was in the middle, and not off to the side, we ordered this element. It was perfect. All you have to do is unplug the oven, take out the bottom pan covering the element by removing 2 screws in the back, remove the lower small cover on the back of the oven and then unplug the old element, unscrew the old element on the inside of the stove, then install the new element and put everything back like it was. Nothing to it. It worked like a charm and my oven now heats up fast again. Easiest appliance repair job ever!
Helen from PURVIS, MS
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Oven Bake Element bad
1. Unplugged stove 2. Removed two (2) screws from bottom panel in oven cavity 3. Lifted out bottom panel 4. Removed two (2) screws from bake element standoffs. 5. Removed two (2) screws from bake element (Rear of oven cavity) 6. Removed Terminal Block Cover Box by removing two (2) screws and lifting up on it. 7. Removed lugs from the ends of the bake element. 8. Extracted bake element. 9 Inserted bake element through rear opening and attached the two lugs removed in step 7. 10 Inserted two screws removed in step 5. 11. This bake element only had a standoff bracket in the front. Used one (1) screw from step 4. for front standoff. 12 Replaced bottom panel and two screws. 13 Reinstalled Terminal Block Cover Box and two screws. 14. Plugged oven in and tested oven.
Bryan from ROME, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Bake element wasn’t heating properly.
I watched a video on google on how to replace the element and then looked on the internet to order the element. When the part arrived, I pulled the range out and unplugged it. Then I watched the video again and followed the techs instructions to remove the element and replaced it with the new one. It’s a very simple process that I think almost anyone can do . The online videos make the job easier because they show exactly the order of disassembly and assembly, and Part Select helped with finding the right part and shipping it in a timely manner. Thank you!
Kathy from Midland, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Oven bake element would not get hot
1. Turned off power 2.Removed back oven cover 3.Removed power leads to bake element 4.removed retaining screw for sensor. 5.replaced sensor 6.remove bake element cover 7.removed bake element retain screw 8.replaced and reversed process
Unplug the appliance, remove the bottom cover inside the range and the cover in the rear to unplug the heating element. R&r the element, reinstall the covers and test for proper operation.
Jess from GAYLORD, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Lower Element had gone bad. Not able to keep temp up.
1) unplugged rnage from wall 2) took off back plate to unhook electrical from element 3)took door off of range for ease of access 4) removed the 2 screws i the back of tha bottom panel 5) removed 1 screw in front and 1 screw in back to be able to remove old element. 6)remove element and replace with new one. 7) reinstalled both screws and the bottom panle. 8) connected electrical to new element 9) replaced back cover and plugged in unit to wall 10) put range back in place.
Anthony from FRUITLAND PK, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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The Oven Baking element burned out from 5 years of use.
The You Tube video for replacing the Element was very useful. Let me know exactly how to proceed - it was easy.
Gordon from BELDENVILLE, WI
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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Extreme blowout of the oven bake heating element.
I've replaced oven heating elements before, but never in a 3 year old electric range oven. I watched the video again after the element arrived, and installation was easy with only 2 screw drivers. I was concerned about the repair when I saw the severity of damage to the old heating element and the underside of the bottom oven metal/ceramic plate, which was almost burned (a hole) through. After finishing the installation the oven showed it was preheating but no heat was being generated. A couple of phone calls later, a Whirlpool repair technician told me the main control panel needed replaced- $385 much higher cost due to chip shortage, inflation, and would take 2 months to arrive due to supply chain issues. So I don't know yet if the element is good or not. I am disappointed that the element blew in a relatively new appliance, but a total cost of $600 in a 3 year old oven is still probably better than $1200 for a new oven which is double the price I paid in 2018. Part failures never come at a good time but 2 months without an oven at Christmas & New Years is added frustration. When the heating element burned out there was a loud buzzing sound associated with the failure, which I've never experienced before and there were flames coming from underneath the bottom plate in the oven for an extended period of time. The repair for the heating element itself went smooth, but be advised you may get into more than just the element.
Bruce from JACKSONVILLE, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Oven would not heat
Opened the breaker for the oven. Verified the power was off. Removed the racks from the oven. Using a screw driver removed two screws in the back of the oven holding down the steam bake bottom of the oven, pulled up from the back to get the pan out. Removed the screw holding the front of the element in place. Removed the screw in the shiny metal of the element at the back. Gingerly pulled the element to the front and as the element stopped slightly turned the element to let the prints come out. That part was challenging to get the angle right so not to damage the wires. Using a small Phillips screw driver I pushed in on the connector latch on the terminal and then pulled the terminals off the element one at a time. Follow all the steps in reverse to install the new one.
Westley from MADISON, AL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Bake element not working
I pulled the range out from the wall, then unplugged it from the wall outlet. I removed the oven door & set it aside. Removed the screws covering the rear wiring shield, then disconnected the 2 leads from the bake element. Unscrewed the screws holding the oven floor pan, then unscrewed the screws holding in the original element. Replaced it, screwed everything back together, and pushed the oven back against the wall. Took me about 30 minutes, and now the oven works as well as it did when we first bought it.
Jon from LAKE WORTH, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Mark E - 7 days ago
Verified Purchase
Easy repair-great part-would definitely deal here again!
Everything was fast and simple. Stove is up and running again.
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Donald M - 23 days ago
Verified Purchase
Works As Advertised. I'm Very Happy
The new element arrived on time, packaged well and in great shape.
I watched an online video to make sure I knew what I was doing, then got my tools together and went at it.
Out with old and in with the new in less that 20 minutes.
I'm happy the baking element was still available. I found out the broiler element is no longer available. Hopefully, that part continues to operate without issue.
Overall, a great experience. I highly recommend PartSelect.
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Charles M - April 16, 2023
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Easy Repair
The part arrived as promised and works fine. Strawberry Cake in the oven!
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Jeff D - March 25, 2023
Verified Purchase
Great customer service
Received a replacement bake element from PartSelect, Unfortunately, it was delivered damaged. The shipping box had been totally destroyed and the element was bent in a 45 degree. I contacted customer service and they had me forward pictures of the damaged element to them. I immediately received confirmation for their receipt of the pictures and was told a new element was being shipped. 2 days later the element arrived and I installed it in about 20 minutes. Very easy task. Only tool need was a #2 Phillips head screwdriver.
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Deborah C - March 23, 2023
Verified Purchase
Easy repair
Great
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Anthony M - February 13, 2023
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For the love of pizza
I came home to a disappointed wife, a chromatoasted element and no pizza.
It harshed my mellow.
With a model number, a quick search and an order, harmony was restored to the universe, delivered by UPS.
A few screwdrivers and a bit of help from curious cats, the supply of pizza and flow of beer returned to the land.
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Michael M - February 11, 2023
Verified Purchase
Perfect match
Easy to install, priced right
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Tracy S - February 6, 2023
Verified Purchase
Fast delivery
Just as expected, easy install
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Thomas L - January 28, 2023
Verified Purchase
Perfect part for the job
Just as described and thanks to the video easily installed. Oven once again works as desired. Thanks
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Rodney R - December 30, 2022
Verified Purchase
Perfect
Part came in on time and instillation was made easy with video.
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PartSelect Number: PS11703285
Manufacturer Part Number: W10779716
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