Whirlpool Range Bake Element WPW10207397, Replaces W10207397, 9760766, 4452153, 4448696

Whirlpool OEM oven bake heating element for the lower oven cavity; supplies heat for the baking cycle. It is also cataloged for some Whirlpool-family wall ovens and oven/microwave combinations.

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Common Symptoms

• Oven heats slowly or fails to reach the selected temperature
• Uneven baking associated with insufficient lower-oven heat
• Bake element does not visibly heat during a bake cycle
• Visible blistering, cracking, holes, or burned sections on the element

Check Before Replacing

• With the oven safely powered and set to Bake, observe from a safe distance whether the element begins heating; do not touch it.
• After the appliance is fully cool and power is disconnected, visually inspect the element for breaks, blisters, holes, or burned areas.
• With power disconnected, a qualified person can check the element for electrical continuity using an appropriate meter; lack of continuity indicates an open element, but continuity alone does not prove the entire oven circuit is functional.
• Confirm that the oven is receiving power and that the bake function is selected before attributing a no-heat condition to this element.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Whirlpool genuine OEM bake element
• Designed for the lower oven heating position
• Used in Whirlpool-family range, wall-oven, and oven/microwave-combination applications documented for the exact part
• Push-on electrical terminals are documented for this part
• Exact Whirlpool manufacturer part number: WPW10207397

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power to the appliance at the plug or circuit breaker before beginning work.
• Allow the oven and element to cool completely before handling.
• The element is located at the bottom of the oven cavity; remove only the retaining hardware and connections specified for the appliance’s service instructions.
• Support the wire leads so they do not fall back into the appliance when disconnected.
• Reconnect the wires to the replacement element and secure the element in its original position before restoring power.
• Verify the appliance model number and the appliance-specific service instructions before installation.

Verified Compatible Models

GBS307PDB3, GBS307PDQ3, GBS307PDS3, GBS307PDT3, GMC305PDB07, GMC305PDQ07, GMC305PDS07, GY398LXPT02, IBS550PWS00, RBD307PVQ03, RBS245PRQ06, RBS245PRT04, RBS245PRT05, RBS245PRT06, RBS305PVT02

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.