Oven Not Heating? Lower Bake Element Burned Out – Fix It Fast

The lower bake element is the primary heat source for baking and roasting in GE and Hotpoint electric ranges. When it fails, the oven won't heat, bakes unevenly, or trips the breaker. ⚡ Don't wait — a cracked or burned element can arc and damage the oven cavity. Part WG02A00493 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full baking performance with no modifications required.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ You have a GE or Hotpoint electric range
• ✔ Your model number is listed below
• ✔ The oven does not heat or heats very slowly
• ✔ The broil element works but bake does not
• ✔ ONLY problem is the lower bake element — visible cracks, burn marks, or failed continuity test

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Oven not heating or heating very slowly
• Uneven baking or hot spots in the oven
• Visible breaks, cracks, or burn marks on the element
• Element glows only partially or not at all
• Terminal corrosion or burnout at the connection points
• Oven error codes related to heating or tripped breaker

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this bake element restores normal operation immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: WG02A00493
• Type: Lower Bake Element
• Wattage: 2585W
• Replaces: WB44T10010, WB30X46987, AP6997458, PS16762494 — no modification required
• Brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Moffat, select Kenmore

⚙️ Installation Notes

Skill Level: Easy–Medium (2/5) — 20–30 minutes. Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing — this element operates at 240V. Remove the two mounting screws at the back of the oven cavity, pull the element forward, disconnect the two spade terminals, and reverse to install. Inspect the receptacle blocks for burn marks before reconnecting.

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