Official Whirlpool electric range parts

What to do when the coil surface element on your Whirlpool electric range isn't heating properly

A break or flaw in a heating coil can prevent the surface element from heating properly. If a portion of the element doesn't heat, replace the surface element.

Coil surface elements plug into a terminal block to get power. The element won't heat if the terminal block fails. You'll likely see the terminal block body melted when it fails. Check the terminal block and replace it if it's melted or damaged.

A faulty control switch can also cause surface element heating problems. If a surface element heats evenly but you can't control the temperature using the surface element switch, replace the surface element switch.

Common replacement parts for Whirlpool electric ranges

• Bake element. The bake element is at the bottom of an electric oven and provides heat for baking.
• Broiler element. The broiler element is at the top of an electric oven interior and provides the heat for the broiling.
• Ceramic glass cooktop. The ceramic glass cooktop for an electric range provides a flat, smooth cooking surface. The radiant elements attached under the cooktop provide heat.
• Door light switch. The oven door light switch is a plunger switch on the frame of the oven above the opening to the oven. The oven door pushes the oven light switch plunger in when the door is closed to turn the light off. When the door is open, the plunger is released and the light is on.
• Control panel. The control panel houses the control keypad, temperature display and other displays. Switches and the electronic control board are attached to the control panel.