WPY04000066 Genuine OEM Whirlpool Range / Wall Oven Bake Element
The WPY04000066 is the Genuine OEM lower bake element for select Whirlpool-built electric ranges, wall ovens, and microwave-oven combos. Mounted at the bottom of the oven cavity, the bake element is the primary heat source for the bake cycle. It's a resistive heating coil — 240V AC runs through a nichrome alloy wire inside a metal sheath, which heats the sheath to glowing temperature. The control board cycles power to it to maintain the oven setpoint. When the element fails, the oven loses its heat source: baking stops working, finishes unevenly, or the element visibly arcs and burns.
Bake element failure has a distinctive diagnostic signature. Unlike most oven issues, it often announces itself — a visible burn hole, a crack in the sheath, or a bright arc spot on the element surface during preheat. If the element looks intact but the oven won't heat, the multimeter confirms it: a healthy element reads 10–40 ohms; an open reading means the internal wire has broken. The WPY04000066 is a spade-terminal, push-on design — no tools needed to connect the wiring, and the element mounts with two screws at the rear wall.
🔧 Quick Answer: Will This Fix Your Oven?
Replace this element if your oven won't heat during bake, bakes unevenly, or if you see a burn hole, crack, or arc mark on the current element. Part Number: WPY04000066 — Genuine OEM Whirlpool, 16" wide × 19" total length, spade terminals.
Common Symptoms This Part Fixes
- Oven won't heat during the bake cycle
- Little to no heat when baking — oven undercooks at all temperatures
- Oven bakes unevenly — burnt top, raw bottom
- Visible burn hole, crack, or arc mark on the bake element
- Element glows orange only in spots rather than evenly
- Oven trips breaker during preheat (shorted element)
Replaces These Part Numbers
WPY04000066 replaces Y04000066, 04000047, 04000066, 0E00105199, 1242353, 1938-268, 1938-362, 1938-370, 1938318, 1938325, 1938370, 5-51119, 551119, 7-90208, 74004073, 7406P013-60, 7406P075-60, 7406P424-60, 790208, W10310269, WPY04000066VP, Y04000047, Y0E00105199, AP6024122, AWP51190, PD00004749, PS11757472
Compatible With
Compatible Brands
Whirlpool
Maytag
Magic Chef
Admiral
Jenn-Air
KitchenAid
Amana
Kenmore
Norge
Roper
Hardwick
Fits select electric ranges, wall ovens, and microwave-oven combos. Verify your model number before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Whirlpool part — exact alloy spec and sheath dimensions
- Spade-style push-on wire terminals — no tools required for electrical connection
- Two-screw rear wall mount — straightforward installation
- 16" wide × 19" total length, 3" terminal depth
- Fits ranges, wall ovens, and microwave-oven combos on the Whirlpool platform
- Restores full bake cycle heat output
Specifications
| Part Number |
WPY04000066 |
| OEM Part Number |
WPY04000066 |
| Condition |
Genuine OEM |
| Part Type |
Lower Bake Element |
| Appliance Type |
Range, Wall Oven, Microwave-Oven Combo |
| Brand |
Whirlpool |
| Width |
16 inches |
| Total Length |
19 inches |
| Terminal Depth |
3 inches |
| Terminal Type |
Spade (push-on) |
| Compatible Brands |
Whirlpool, Maytag, Magic Chef, Admiral, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Amana, Kenmore, Norge, Roper, Hardwick |
⚠ Safety Warning
Disconnect power at the circuit breaker or by unplugging the range before beginning this repair. The oven cavity carries 240V. If the element has arced or shorted, do not restore power until the failed element is removed — a shorted element can trip the breaker again or damage wiring. Allow the oven to cool fully before reaching inside.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I confirm the bake element is the problem before ordering?
Start visually: open the oven door and inspect the element for a burn hole, blister, crack, or dark arc spot — these are definitive signs of element failure. If the element looks intact, test it with a multimeter set to ohms: unplug the oven, remove the element from its mounting screws, disconnect the two push-on terminals from the wiring harness, and probe the terminals. A healthy element reads 10–40 ohms. An open reading (OL / no continuity) means the internal wire has broken. If the element tests good, the problem is upstream — thermostat, control board, or the bake relay.
My element glows in some spots but not others. Is it failing?
Yes. Uneven glow — bright spots and dark spots along the same coil — indicates a hot spot where the internal resistance wire has partially failed or the sheath material has degraded. The element may still produce some heat initially, but the uneven resistance causes further breakdown at the hot spot. An element showing patchy glow should be replaced before it fails completely or causes the dark spot area to arc against the oven floor or liner.
My oven trips the breaker when I start a bake cycle. Is that the element?
Often yes. When a bake element cracks or develops a pinhole in the outer sheath, the exposed resistance wire can contact the metal sheath and create a direct short to the oven chassis. That short draws far more current than the breaker is rated for and trips it immediately when the control board energizes the element. Remove the element and test it for continuity between either terminal and the metal sheath body — there should be none. If you get continuity (sheath-to-terminal), the element is shorted and must be replaced before power is restored.
How difficult is this repair?
This is one of the easiest oven repairs. After disconnecting power and letting the oven cool, open the door and remove the oven racks. The element is held by two screws at the rear cavity wall — remove those and gently pull the element forward. The two push-on wiring terminals pull straight off the element's spade connectors. Install the new element by reversing the steps: press the terminals onto the new element's spades, slide the element to the rear, and secure the two screws. Total time: 15–20 minutes.
Will this element fit my Maytag, Magic Chef, or Admiral oven?
Possibly — this element was used across a wide range of Whirlpool-platform ovens including Maytag, Magic Chef, Admiral, Jenn-Air, and Kenmore-branded models. The key check is dimensions: 16" wide, 19" total length, 3" terminal depth, spade-style push-on terminals. If your existing element matches those measurements and your model number is confirmed compatible, the WPY04000066 is the correct OEM replacement regardless of brand label.
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