





Burnt or corroded terminal block contacts break the electrical circuit to the coil element, causing it to produce no heat when switched on.
Degraded receptacle contacts make inconsistent contact with the element prongs, causing the burner to cut in and out during cooking.
A failing terminal block can cause a partial short circuit that trips the range circuit breaker when that specific burner zone is activated.
Arcing across damaged or pitted terminal contacts produces audible buzzing or popping noises beneath the cooktop surface.
💡 Pro Tip: How to Diagnose a Failed Terminal Block Kit
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ One or more surface burners will not heat at all when switched on
⚠️ Burner glows intermittently or cuts out mid-cooking
⚠️ Circuit breaker trips when a specific burner zone is used
⚠️ Buzzing or crackling noise heard from under the cooktop surface
Inspect the receptacle contacts visually — if they appear burnt, pitted, or discolored, replace the terminal block kit immediately. Also check the element prongs for matching burn marks, as both often fail together. Prolonged heat cycling and spilled liquids are the two leading causes of terminal block failure on GE coil-top ranges.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× WB17T10006 Surface Burner Terminal Block Kit (female contact with wires + terminal block + mounting clip, ~36-inch wire lead)
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