




Oven runs but produces no heat during baking cycles; bake element has burned out or gone open-circuit.
Oven takes excessively long to reach set temperature or fails to preheat entirely.
Food is undercooked on the bottom and overcooked on top due to insufficient heat from the hidden bake element.
Oven consistently runs cooler than the set temperature because the hidden bake element is partially failed.
Physical inspection after removing the back panel reveals blistering, cracks, or breaks in the element body.
💡 Pro Tip: Diagnosing a Failed Hidden Bake Element
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Oven takes much longer than usual to preheat or never reaches set temperature
⚠️ No heat generated during baking cycles even though broil works fine
⚠️ Uneven baking — bottoms of food undercooked while tops burn
⚠️ Multimeter reading across element terminals shows open circuit (infinite resistance instead of ~28 ohms)
To test: pull the oven away from the wall, remove the back access panel, disconnect the element wires, and measure resistance with a multimeter across the two terminals. A healthy element reads approximately 28 ohms. An open reading confirms the element has failed and needs replacement.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× Hidden Bake Element (2000W / 240V, ~28Ω, compatible with WPW10207398)
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