WS01F11428 Range Oven Bake Element – Lower Heating Element

Genuine OEM electric oven bake element (also called the lower heating element or bottom element) for electric ovens and ranges. This heating element is the primary heat source for baking and is located at the bottom of the oven cavity.

Key Features and Design

• Genuine OEM Quality: Factory-original part ensures perfect fit and reliable performance.
• High-Temperature Construction: Nichrome wire embedded in magnesium oxide insulation, enclosed in tubular steel sheath.
• U-Shape Configuration: Rectangular loop design provides even heat distribution across oven floor.
• 2000°F Operating Temperature: Glows red-hot to provide consistent, reliable heating for baking and roasting.
• Wide Compatibility: Works with GE-manufactured electric ovens built between 2005-2024.

Performance and Benefits

The element connects to the oven's electrical system via two terminal ends that mount through the rear wall of the oven cavity. When the oven is set to BAKE mode, electricity flows through the element, causing it to heat and radiate heat upward to bake food. This element produces consistent, reliable heating for baking, roasting, and general cooking tasks.

Common Symptoms of Failure

• Oven not heating in bake mode
• Slow or uneven baking
• Element not glowing red
• Visible breaks or blisters in the element
• Element glowing only in certain sections

Installation Guidance

The bake element is located at the bottom of the oven cavity, visible when you open the oven door. Installation requires disconnecting power, removing the mounting screws from the rear wall, and disconnecting the terminal wires. Basic tools and mechanical aptitude are required.

Troubleshooting Tips

Test the element for 20-35 ohms of continuity using a multimeter. Check terminal wires for corrosion or damage. Bake elements fail due to age, thermal stress from repeated heating/cooling cycles, moisture exposure from spills, or manufacturing defects.

Part Number WS01F11428 replaces WB44K10012, WS01F02199, WB44T10059, PS12068871, AP6263233, 5303051516, 5303051517, 318255006, 318255007, WB44X10011, WB44X10013, 183D9090P001

CRITICAL SAFETY WARNING: Disconnect power at the breaker (240V) before servicing. Allow element to cool completely before handling.

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