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Whirlpool Electric Range Burner Not Heating or Heating Unevenly? Surface Element W11706247 – Fix Burner Failure Fast
An electric range burner that won’t heat, heats unevenly, or shows visible burn-through or breaks in the element coil almost always needs a new surface element. In most Whirlpool and Maytag electric ranges, the surface element is the resistive heating coil or radiant ribbon that converts electrical energy to heat at the cooktop — when the element burns through or develops an open circuit, that burner position stops working entirely or produces inconsistent heat. When it fails, the burner may glow in spots, produce no heat at all, or trip the infinite switch from overload. ⚡ Surface element failure is the most common cause of a dead burner on Whirlpool-platform electric ranges. Part W11706247 is the genuine OEM surface element that restores full burner heating immediately.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Your range is a compatible Whirlpool or Maytag electric model
- ✔ The affected burner position produces no heat or uneven heat
- ✔ The infinite switch (burner control knob) tests good — continuity confirmed at multiple settings
- ✔ Power supply to the element terminals is confirmed
- ✔ ONLY problem is this burner position — not a control board, wiring, or multi-burner fault
Not sure? Send us your model number — we’ll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Burner not heating at all — no response at any switch setting
- Burner heats unevenly — glows in spots or only partially
- Visible break, burn-through, or blistering on the element coil
- Burner trips breaker or blows fuse when switched on — element shorted
- Burner glows red in isolated spots then goes dark — open circuit in coil
- Slow heat-up times despite correct switch setting
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing the surface element restores full burner heating immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: W11706247
- Type: Range Surface Element — Electric Burner Element
- Condition: Certified Pre-Owned — inspected and confirmed functional
- Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag (verify compatibility by full model number before ordering)
⚠️ Recommended While Repairing:
Test the infinite switch for the affected burner while the element is disconnected — a faulty switch that doesn’t regulate power correctly will burn out the new element prematurely. If the switch shows erratic continuity or fails to cycle at multiple settings, replace it at the same time as the element.
Test the infinite switch for the affected burner while the element is disconnected — a faulty switch that doesn’t regulate power correctly will burn out the new element prematurely. If the switch shows erratic continuity or fails to cycle at multiple settings, replace it at the same time as the element.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: Easy — 15–25 min DIY. Disconnect power at the breaker before beginning — this is a 240V component. For coil elements, lift the element slightly and pull the terminal prongs straight out of the receptacle block; for radiant elements on glass-top ranges, lift the cooktop to access the element from below and note all wire terminal positions before disconnecting. Install the new W11706247 element in reverse order, restore power, and test at multiple heat settings before reassembling.
💡 Pro Tip
Test the Element With a Multimeter Before Replacing It:
A surface element can be tested for continuity with a multimeter — a good element reads a finite resistance (typically 10–100 ohms depending on wattage); an open reading (OL) confirms the element has failed. If the element tests good but the burner still won’t heat, the infinite switch or terminal block is the more likely culprit. Testing first saves a return and gets you to the correct repair faster.
A surface element can be tested for continuity with a multimeter — a good element reads a finite resistance (typically 10–100 ohms depending on wattage); an open reading (OL) confirms the element has failed. If the element tests good but the burner still won’t heat, the infinite switch or terminal block is the more likely culprit. Testing first saves a return and gets you to the correct repair faster.
Related repair guides and model hubs: Whirlpool Range Surface Element W11706247, Whirlpool Range Burner Not Heating, Whirlpool Range Parts, Maytag Range Parts
✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
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