KitchenAid Oven Broil Element Parts — Models & Compatibility

Your KitchenAid wall oven's broiler stopped working, or maybe it's taking twice as long to brown the top of that casserole. The broil element is one of the most straightforward parts to diagnose — if it won't glow red when you turn on the broiler, it's dead. This hub covers the WP9760774 broil element, which fits over 200 KitchenAid wall oven models across multiple series.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

The WP9760774 replaces original part numbers 9760774, 8301514, AP6014070, and PS11747304. It's compatible with KESA, KEMS, KDSS, KEBS, KESS, KERA, KERS, and KDRS series wall ovens. To verify your model number, open the oven door and look for the rating plate along the inner door frame or side wall — it'll start with letters like KESA907PSS00 or KEBS278SSS00.

About This Replacement Part

The broil element sits at the top of your oven cavity and produces intense direct heat for broiling. When it fails, you'll notice it won't heat at all, produces little to no heat when you activate the broiler, or may even cause uneven baking since many KitchenAid models use both elements during the bake cycle. Visual inspection usually tells the story — a broken element often shows a visible break or blister in the coil. This is a 240-volt element rated at approximately 3,400 watts, and it's one of the simpler oven repairs since it's held in place with just two screws at the back wall.

Common Issues This Part Solves

• Element will not heat: Complete failure, no glow when broiler is activated
• Little to no heat when broiling: Element may glow dimly but doesn't reach full temperature
• Little to no heat when baking: Affects baking performance in dual-element modes
• Oven not heating evenly: Weak broil element throws off heat distribution

What You're Getting

This is a direct OEM replacement part manufactured to Whirlpool specifications. The element comes with the mounting bracket already attached, and you'll reuse your existing wire connectors. The WP9760774 supersedes several older part numbers, so if you're replacing a 9760774 or 8301514, this is the current replacement. At $110.99, it's priced in line with the original factory part.

Installation Overview

You'll need to disconnect power at the breaker, remove the two mounting screws at the back of the oven cavity, carefully pull the element forward, disconnect the wire terminals, then reverse the process with the new element. The whole job takes about 15 minutes once you've got the power off and the oven cooled down. Make sure to support the element as you remove it — those wire leads are stiff and can scratch the oven walls if you're not careful.

Why the Broil Element Fails

Broil elements run at extreme temperatures — often exceeding 500°F at the coil surface. Over time, the metal oxidizes and becomes brittle. Thermal expansion and contraction during each heating cycle stresses the coil until it eventually cracks. Spills and splatters from broiling can also cause localized hot spots that accelerate failure. Most broil elements last 8-12 years with regular use, but heavy broiling (like if you broil steaks weekly) can shorten that considerably.