Range Burner Not Heating? Surface Element Receptacle Kit 12001676 – Fix No Heat & Arcing Fast
If a coil burner on your Whirlpool or Maytag electric range is not heating, arcing, or showing burn marks at the connection point, the surface element receptacle is the most likely cause. In Whirlpool-built coil ranges, the receptacle kit provides the electrical connection between the wiring harness and the surface element terminals — when it fails from heat cycling, arcing, or corrosion, the burner stops working entirely or heats intermittently. ⚡ Common failure point in coil-element ranges after years of thermal cycling and high-current draw. Part 12001676 is the OEM receptacle kit that restores a safe, reliable electrical connection and full burner performance immediately.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Range powers on and other burners work normally
- ✔ The infinite switch (burner control knob) has been tested and is functioning
- ✔ The surface element itself has been tested and is not open or broken
- ✔ Visible burn marks, melting, or charring are present on the receptacle or wiring terminals
- ✔ ONLY problem is one burner not heating, arcing, or making intermittent contact
Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Surface burner not heating when turned on — most common customer complaint
- Burner heats intermittently or cycles on and off unexpectedly
- Visible burn marks, melting, or charring on the receptacle block or wire terminals
- Sparking or arcing at the burner connection when the element is turned on
- Burning smell or smoke from the cooktop surface
- Circuit breaker tripping when a specific burner is activated
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the burner circuit.
✔ In most cases, replacing the receptacle kit restores full burner performance immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: 12001676
- Type: Range Surface Element Receptacle Kit — Ceramic Terminal Block with Wire Leads and Mounting Bracket
- Replaces: OEM direct-fit receptacle kit — supersedes 04100394, 4381752, 4381814, 4381831, 560468, 570152, 700125, 700154, 712143, 712361, 12200010, 14001102, 14222603, 1430293, 1430306, 1657215, 1657222, 1657226, and additional cross-references (no modification required)
- Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Roper, Estate
- Options: OEM, XPart (aftermarket), and Universal variants available — select above
While the cooktop is open, inspect the surface element and infinite switch for heat damage or continuity failure — a burnt receptacle often indicates the element or switch has also been stressed. Replacing all three at the same time eliminates a repeat no-heat call on the same burner.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: MODERATE — 20 to 40 minutes. Turn off power at the circuit breaker before beginning — this receptacle operates at 240V and carries up to 20A. Lift the cooktop to access the underside, disconnect the old receptacle wiring using the wire nuts, and remove the mounting bracket. Install the new receptacle bracket, connect the wire leads using the supplied wire nuts, and seat the surface element terminals firmly into the new ceramic block. Restore power and test the burner on all heat settings. This kit is for coil-element ranges only — not compatible with smooth-top, induction, or gas ranges.
✓ Compatible Models
Compatible with Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Roper, and Estate coil-element electric ranges using the 12001676 receptacle kit. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
If one receptacle has burnt out, the others on the same range have experienced the same thermal cycling and current stress. Replacing all four receptacles in a single visit costs under $90 in parts and eliminates three future no-heat calls on the same appliance — a straightforward upsell that saves your customer money and saves you a return trip.
✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
Not sure about your model number? Call 1-877-899-7278 and we’ll help you confirm. All brand names are the property of their respective owners and are used for compatibility reference only.
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