Oven Not Heating or Baking Unevenly? Bake Element WB44M918XP – Fix Bottom Heat Failure Fast
If your oven won't reach temperature, bakes unevenly, or has no bottom heat, a burned-out bake element is almost always the cause. In most GE-built ranges, this is caused by a failed bake element. When it fails, the oven cavity loses its primary heat source — food won't cook through, bake cycles run cold, and the element may show visible burn marks, holes, or blisters. ⚡ Common failure point in GE, Hotpoint, and RCA-built ranges. Part WB44M918XP is the universal 3000W replacement that restores full bottom-heat performance with a direct drop-in fit and no modification required.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Oven powers on and control panel responds normally
- ✔ Broil mode still works (top element heats) — only bake/bottom heat is affected
- ✔ Household power supply is confirmed OK (240V circuit, breaker not tripped)
- ✔ ONLY problem is no bottom heat, uneven baking, or visible element damage
Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Oven won't reach set temperature — runs cold or takes far too long to preheat
- Food undercooked on the bottom, overcooked on top
- Bake element does not glow red or orange when oven is on
- Visible damage on the element — holes, cracks, blisters, or burn marks
- Element sparking or arcing during operation
- Broil works normally but bake does not
✔ 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: WB44M918XP
- Type: Universal Oven Bake Element — 3000W / 240V
- Replaces: WB44M918, 201936, 201978, 211206-101, 2112061010, AM001002, CT406, CT418, EB620, EB650, RB406, RB418, RB418S, WB00M54, WB00M74 — no modification required
- Brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA, and compatible universal-fit ranges
While the oven is open and the element is out, inspect the broil element (top of cavity) and the oven temperature sensor (rear wall probe). All three components are exposed to the same heat stress and often fail within the same service window. Replacing a failing sensor now avoids a second repair call in 6 months.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: Easy — 15–20 minutes. Disconnect power to the oven before beginning. Remove the two mounting screws at the rear of the oven cavity floor, pull the element forward to expose the wire terminals, disconnect and reconnect the terminals to the new element, and reverse to reinstall. No tools beyond a standard screwdriver required. Restore power and run a short bake cycle to confirm even heating before use.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with a wide range of GE, Hotpoint, and RCA electric ranges and wall ovens. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
If your oven heats but won't reach the correct temperature, the oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) may be the actual culprit — not the bake element. Use a multimeter to check sensor resistance: at room temperature it should read approximately 1,080–1,100 ohms. If it reads open or far outside that range, replace the sensor first. It's a cheaper fix and takes 5 minutes.
✓ 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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