Oven Won't Broil or Has No Top Heat – Fix Broil Element Failure Fast

Name: Whirlpool Broil Element W11321472 – Fix Oven Won't Broil | XPart Supply
Brand: XPart Supply Ltd.
SKU: W11321472
Price: 111.72 CAD
Availability: InStock

If your Whirlpool electric oven won't broil, has no top heat, or won't brown food on top, the cause is almost always a failed broil element. In most Whirlpool appliances, the broil element is the heating coil at the top of the oven cavity — when it fails, bake mode may still work normally since it uses a separate element, but broiling stops entirely. ⚡ Don't wait — a failed broil element won't self-repair and can cause arcing damage. Part W11321472 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full broil function immediately with no modification required.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

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

✔ You have a Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Jenn-Air, Ikea, or Kenmore electric range or wall oven
✔ Your oven's bake mode still works normally
✔ Broil mode produces no heat or the element does not glow
✔ You can see visible damage — holes, cracks, blisters, burn marks, or arcing on the element
✔ ONLY problem is broil element failure (not a control board or wiring issue)

🔧 Common Symptoms

Oven won't heat on broil mode
Element does not glow red or orange
Food won't brown on top
Visible damage — holes, cracks, blisters, or burn marks on the element
Element sparking or arcing
Bake works fine but broil does not

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

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

📦 Part Details

Part Number: W11321472
Type: Oven Broil Element
Replaces: W10856603, W10201551, WPW10201551, W11095929, WPW10544951 — no modification required
Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Jenn-Air, Ikea, Kenmore

⚙️ Installation Notes

Skill Level: Beginner — 15–25 minutes. Disconnect power to the oven before beginning. Remove the two mounting screws at the back of the oven cavity, pull the element forward, disconnect the two wire terminals, and connect them to the new element. Reverse to reinstall. Do not overtighten the mounting screws — finger-tight plus a quarter turn is sufficient.

💡 Pro Tip

Check Both Elements Before Ordering:
If your oven has no heat at all in any mode, the issue may be the bake element or a control board — not the broil element. Confirm bake mode works before ordering. If bake also fails, check the bake element (lower cavity) first. Replacing the correct element the first time saves you a return.

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✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages

Oven

✅Compatibility & Cross Reference

Item #25 in diagram.

Part number W11321472 replaces W11095929, WPW10544951

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Why does my oven bake work but broil doesn't?

When your oven heats on bake but not on broil, the broil element has almost certainly failed. Electric ovens have two separate heating elements: the bake element at the bottom (for baking, roasting, and general cooking) and the broil element at the top (for broiling, browning, and toasting). Each element operates independently on its own circuit. When you select "Broil," only the broil element receives power; when you select "Bake," primarily the bake element receives power (though some ovens pulse the broil element during preheat). If the bake element heats and glows red but the broil element doesn't respond at all when broil mode is selected, the broil element has burned out — a break in the internal resistance coil prevents electricity from flowing through it. Visually inspect the broil element for damage: look for holes, cracks, blisters, dark burn spots, or sagging sections. You can also test it with a multimeter — a good element reads approximately 16–20 ohms; an open reading (OL) confirms it's burned out. Replacing the broil element is a straightforward 15–25 minute repair that restores your oven's ability to broil and brown food.

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