Whirlpool Range 6-Inch Burner Not Heating or Heating Unevenly? Coil Surface Element W11396792 – Fix It Fast
A 6-inch range burner that produces no heat, heats unevenly, or glows only partially has a failed coil surface element. In most Whirlpool, Amana, and Crosley electric ranges, the coil surface element is the plug-in heating coil that converts electrical current into cooking heat. When it burns out or develops an open circuit, the burner stops heating entirely or produces hot and cold spots that make cooking unpredictable. ⚡ One of the most common wear items on Whirlpool-platform coil-top electric ranges. Part W11396792 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full, even heat to the 6-inch burner position 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 burner socket (receptacle) terminals are not burned or corroded
- ✔ The infinite switch controlling this burner has been confirmed working
- ✔ ONLY problem is the 6-inch burner not heating, heating unevenly, or glowing only in spots
Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.
⚠️ Need the 8-inch element? Order W11396790 (8-inch) instead.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- 6-inch burner produces no heat at any setting
- Burner glows red only in spots or on one side — uneven heating
- Burner works intermittently — sometimes heats, sometimes doesn't
- Visible break, crack, or burn mark on the coil element
- Burner trips the breaker when turned on (shorted element)
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing this coil surface element restores full, even heat immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: W11396792 (OEM) / SU31058 (XPart)
- Replaces: W11255551, W11199519, W11364018
- Type: 6-Inch Coil Surface Element (plug-in style)
- Brands: Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Maytag (select coil-top models)
- OEM: Genuine Whirlpool replacement part
Inspect the burner receptacle (socket block) while the element is out. A burned or corroded receptacle causes poor contact that burns out new elements prematurely. If the terminals are discoloured, pitted, or show arcing damage, replace the receptacle at the same time — it's inexpensive and takes 5 minutes.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: Easy — 5 minutes. Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing. Lift the old element slightly, pull the prongs straight out of the receptacle socket, and plug the new element in firmly until the prongs seat fully. Do not force or bend the prongs. Restore power and test all heat settings.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with ACR2303MFW4, ACR4303MFW4, ACR4503SFW4, WFC150M0EB4, WFC150M0EW4, WFC150M0JB0, WFC150M0JW0, WFC310S0EB4, WFC310S0EW4, WFC315S0JB0, WFC315S0JW0, WEC310S0FB4, WEC310S0FW4, WEC310SAGB3, WEC310SAGW3 plus additional Whirlpool and Amana coil-top range models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
Before ordering a new element, pull the existing one out and inspect the two prong terminals on the receptacle block. If they're black, pitted, or show burn marks, the receptacle is the real problem — a burned receptacle will destroy a new element within weeks. A healthy receptacle has clean, shiny terminals with no discolouration. If in doubt, replace both the element and the receptacle together for a complete, lasting repair.
✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages
✅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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