Whirlpool Range bake heating element WPW10276482, Replaces W10276482, 74011117, 74008693, 7406P451-60, W10144689

Genuine Whirlpool hidden oven bake element, rated at approximately 3,600 watts and 240 volts. It is installed at the bottom of the oven cavity and supplies heat for baking.

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Common Symptoms

• Oven does not heat during bake.
• Oven heats slowly or fails to reach the selected temperature.
• Bake element has a visible break, crack, blister, or burn mark.

Check Before Replacing

• With electrical power disconnected, visually inspect the element and its terminals for a break, crack, blistering, or burned connection.
• Confirm the range has electrical power and that the circuit breaker has not tripped before attributing the symptom to the element.
• During a controlled bake test, observe whether the lower bake element produces heat; do not touch the element or allow objects to contact it.
• If using an electrical meter, continuity/resistance testing should be performed only with the appliance disconnected from power and by a qualified or properly trained person.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM range bake heating element.
• Hidden/concealed bake-element design.
• Approximately 3,600 watts at 240 volts.
• Installed beneath or at the bottom of the oven cavity.
• Provides heat for baking.

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power by unplugging the range or switching off its circuit breaker before service.
• Remove the oven racks and the panel or cover that conceals the bake element, as applicable to the appliance design.
• Pull the element forward carefully before disconnecting its two terminals; prevent the wires from falling back into the oven wall.
• Reconnect both terminals securely, reinstall the retaining screws and any removed oven-bottom cover, then restore power and test the bake function.
• Verify the appliance model and terminal/physical configuration before installation; do not force a misaligned element into place.

Verified Compatible Models

AER5515QAQ, AER5515QAW, AER5515QCW, AER5715QAQ, AER5715QAS, AER5715QAW, AER5715QCB, AER5715QCS, AER5715QCW, AER5715RCB, AER5715RCS, AER5715RCW, AER5725QAF, AER5725QAN, AER5725QAQ

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