Whirlpool Range Dual Radiant Surface Element WPW10189281 – Fix Cooktop No-Heat Fast
Your electric range burner stops heating, heats unevenly, or won’t cycle on at all — and the surface element is almost always the cause. In most Whirlpool and Maytag electric ranges, the dual radiant surface element is the primary heat source for the largest cooking zone. When it fails, one or both heat rings stop working entirely, leaving you with a dead burner. ⚡ Common failure point in Whirlpool-built electric ranges. Part WPW10189281 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full dual-zone heating and gets your range back to full performance.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Your range powers on and other burners work normally
- ✔ The surface element is the large dual-ring burner (inner + outer zone)
- ✔ Outlet voltage and breaker confirmed OK
- ✔ ONLY problem is no heat or partial heat on this specific burner
Not sure? Send us your model number — we’ll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Large burner produces no heat on either ring
- Only inner or outer ring heats — other ring is dead
- Burner glows briefly then cuts out
- Visible burn marks, breaks, or blistering on the element coil
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the cooktop system.
✔ In most cases, replacing this surface element restores full dual-zone heating immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: WPW10189281
- Type: Dual Radiant Surface Element (1900W inner / 3000W outer)
- Replaces: W10189281 — no modification required
- Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air
Check the infinite switch (burner switch) for this element at the same time. A failed infinite switch can cause identical symptoms and is often the root cause when the element tests good with a multimeter. Replacing both together eliminates a second service call.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: Easy — 10–15 minutes. Disconnect power before servicing. Lift the cooktop or access the element from above, disconnect the two terminal leads, slide out the old element, and plug in the new one. No tools required in most models — terminals are push-fit.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with G7CE3034XB00, G7CE3635XS01, KECC604BSS00, MEC9530BB00, MEC9536BS02, MER8670AW0, MER8674AS0, MER8680BB0, WFE520C0AS0, WFE524CLAW0, WFE540H0AS0, WFE710H0AS0, YMER8670AS0, YWFE540H0BS0, YWFE710H0BS0 plus 48 additional Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and Jenn-Air models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
Before ordering, use a multimeter set to resistance (Ohms) and test across the element terminals. A good element reads 15–30Ω on the inner ring and 40–60Ω on the outer ring. An open circuit (OL / infinite resistance) confirms the element has failed and this part is your fix. If both rings test good, the infinite switch is the likely culprit instead.
✓ 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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