GE Electric Range Bake Element (WB44X10009)

The GE Electric Range Bake Element is the heating component located at the bottom of the oven cavity that generates the heat needed for baking and roasting. It works by drawing electrical current through a resistive coil inside the element, converting that energy into radiant heat that warms the oven to the set temperature. This push-on style element connects directly to the oven's terminal block for a straightforward installation.

The GE bake element can fail from normal wear over years of heating and cooling cycles, physical damage from spills or impacts, or electrical faults that cause the coil to burn out or break. Visible damage like blistering, cracks, or holes in the element surface are common signs of failure, and a broken element will prevent the oven from reaching or holding the correct baking temperature.

Watch for these symptoms to help determine if the bake element needs to be replaced:

- Oven does not heat up when set to bake

- Food takes much longer to cook than expected

- Oven temperature is uneven or lower than the selected setting

- Visible cracks, holes, or blistering on the element surface

- Element glows only partially or not at all when the oven is on

- Sparking or burning smell coming from the bottom of the oven

- Oven trips the circuit breaker when set to bake