Oven Not Heating? GE Bake Element WS01F01158 – Fix Uneven Baking or No Heat Fast
If your GE range oven won't heat or bakes unevenly, the lower bake element is the most common cause. In most GE and Hotpoint ranges, this is caused by a failed bake element. When it fails, the oven either produces no heat at all or heats inconsistently, leaving food undercooked or burnt on one side. ⚡ Common failure point in GE-built freestanding and slide-in ranges. Part WS01F01158 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full lower-element heating and consistent oven performance.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Your range powers on and the stovetop burners work normally
- ✔ The broil element (upper) still functions correctly
- ✔ Your home's circuit breaker and power supply are confirmed OK
- ✔ ONLY problem is the oven not heating from the bottom or baking unevenly
Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Oven not heating at all when set to Bake
- Food undercooked on the bottom or baking unevenly
- Visible burn marks, blistering, or breaks on the element coil
- Oven takes much longer than normal to reach set temperature
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing this bake element restores normal oven operation immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: WS01F01158
- Type: Lower Oven Bake Element — 240V, 2585W
- Replaces: WB44T10010, WS01F01158
- Brands: GE, Hotpoint, GE Appliances
Check the oven temperature sensor (part# WB21X5243 or equivalent) while the oven is open — a failing sensor often causes the same symptoms and is a 5-minute swap. Replacing both at once saves a second service call.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: EASY — 15–20 minutes. Disconnect power before servicing. Remove the two mounting screws at the back of the oven cavity, pull the element forward to expose the wire connectors, disconnect and reconnect to the new element, then secure with screws and restore power.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with JB258DMWW, JB645DKWW, JB735SPSS, JGBS66DEKWW, RGB745DEP4WW plus additional GE and Hotpoint models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
While you have the oven open, test the temperature sensor with a multimeter — it should read approximately 1080–1090 ohms at room temperature. A reading outside that range means the sensor is failing and will cause the same no-heat or uneven-bake symptoms even after replacing the element. Swap both parts in one visit and you're done.
✓ 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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