GE Bottom Oven Deflector (WB35X37972)

The GE Bottom Oven Deflector is a panel installed at the base of the oven cavity that directs heat from the burner evenly across the oven floor and up through the cooking space. It works by shielding the burner and channeling radiant heat so food cooks consistently without direct flame exposure, helping maintain an even temperature throughout the gas range or dual fuel oven.

The GE Bottom Oven Deflector can warp, crack, or corrode over time due to repeated exposure to high heat, grease buildup, and thermal expansion and contraction through normal cooking cycles. Physical damage from heavy pans or cleaning tools, as well as severe spills that burn onto the surface, can also compromise the deflector's shape and its ability to distribute heat properly.

These symptoms can help you decide if a bottom oven deflector issue matches your problem:

- Uneven baking with food browning more on one side or in one area

- Visible cracks, warping, or holes in the oven floor panel

- Oven temperature feels inconsistent or hard to maintain

- Scorching or burning on the bottom of food during normal baking

- Unusual hot spots on the oven floor during operation

- Flame visible or flickering unevenly beneath the oven cavity

- Difficulty placing the deflector flat due to warping or bowing