Whirlpool Oven Heating Element (W10779716)

The Whirlpool Oven Heating Element is the lower bake element in an oven. It converts electrical power into heat to raise and hold the bake temperature. It cycles on and off during cooking to keep the oven near the set point. If this part fails, the oven may not heat correctly in bake mode.

Failure often comes from normal wear after many heating cycles. The metal can crack or blister, which breaks the heating path. A short to the metal sheath or a burned terminal connection can also stop the element from heating. In some cases the element still heats, but it does so unevenly.

Look for these symptoms to help decide if this part matches your issue:

• Oven will not heat in Bake, but Broil may still work
• Long preheat times or the oven never reaches the set temperature
• Uneven baking, with food undercooked on the bottom
• Visible damage such as cracks, blisters, holes, or burned spots on the element
• Element does not glow when Bake is on, or only glows in one section
• Sparking, popping, or a burning smell from the lower oven area