{"product_id":"wpy04000066-range-oven-genuine-oem-bake-element","title":"WPY04000066 Range\/Oven Genuine OEM Bake Element","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pom-wrap { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px !important; color: #1e293b; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .pom-wrap * { font-size: 16px !important; box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .pom-title { font-size: 22px !important; font-weight: 700; color: #1d4ed8; margin: 0 0 18px 0; }\n  .pom-section-title { font-size: 18px !important; font-weight: 700; color: #1e293b; margin: 28px 0 10px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid #bfdbfe; padding-bottom: 6px; }\n  .pom-card { background: #eff6ff; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 18px 0; }\n  .pom-card-title { font-weight: 700; color: #1d4ed8; margin: 0 0 8px 0; }\n  .pom-features { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }\n  .pom-features li { padding: 5px 0 5px 22px; position: relative; }\n  .pom-features li::before { content: \"✓\"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: #1d4ed8; font-weight: 700; }\n  .pom-compat-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 10px; }\n  .pom-compat-tag { background: #1d4ed8; color: #fff; border-radius: 6px; padding: 4px 12px; font-weight: 600; }\n  .pom-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 10px 0; }\n  .pom-specs-table td { padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #cbd5e1; vertical-align: top; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; background: #f1f5f9; width: 38%; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr:nth-child(even) { background: #f8fafc; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr:nth-child(even) td:first-child { background: #e9eef4; }\n  .pom-warning { background: #fef9c3; border: 1px solid #fde047; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 22px 0; }\n  .pom-warning-title { font-weight: 700; color: #854d0e; margin: 0 0 6px 0; }\n  .pom-faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 14px 0; }\n  .pom-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .pom-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #1d4ed8; margin: 0 0 6px 0; }\n  .pom-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 24px 0 8px 0; }\n  .pom-badge { background: #eff6ff; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; color: #1d4ed8; border-radius: 20px; padding: 6px 16px; font-weight: 600; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-title\"\u003eWPY04000066 Genuine OEM Whirlpool Range \/ Wall Oven Bake Element\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBake 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pom-card-title\"\u003e🔧 Quick Answer: Will This Fix Your Oven?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eReplace 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: \u003cstrong\u003eWPY04000066\u003c\/strong\u003e — Genuine OEM Whirlpool, 16\" wide × 19\" total length, spade terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-section-title\"\u003eCommon Symptoms This Part Fixes\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"pom-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOven won't heat during the bake cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLittle to no heat when baking — oven undercooks at all temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOven bakes unevenly — burnt top, raw bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisible burn hole, crack, or arc mark on the bake element\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eElement glows orange only in spots rather than evenly\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOven trips breaker during preheat (shorted element)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-section-title\"\u003eReplaces These Part Numbers\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px !important; color: #334155; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003eWPY04000066 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-section-title\"\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pom-card-title\"\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pom-compat-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pom-compat-tag\"\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pom-compat-tag\"\u003eMaytag\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pom-compat-tag\"\u003eMagic Chef\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pom-compat-tag\"\u003eAdmiral\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pom-compat-tag\"\u003eJenn-Air\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pom-compat-tag\"\u003eKitchenAid\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pom-compat-tag\"\u003eAmana\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pom-compat-tag\"\u003eKenmore\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pom-compat-tag\"\u003eNorge\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pom-compat-tag\"\u003eRoper\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pom-compat-tag\"\u003eHardwick\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0 0; color:#475569;\"\u003eFits select electric ranges, wall ovens, and microwave-oven combos. Verify your model number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-section-title\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"pom-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGenuine OEM Whirlpool part — exact alloy spec and sheath dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpade-style push-on wire terminals — no tools required for electrical connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTwo-screw rear wall mount — straightforward installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e16\" wide × 19\" total length, 3\" terminal depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFits ranges, wall ovens, and microwave-oven combos on the Whirlpool platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRestores full bake cycle heat output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-section-title\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"pom-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWPY04000066\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWPY04000066\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower Bake Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppliance Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange, Wall Oven, Microwave-Oven Combo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminal Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpade (push-on)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhirlpool, Maytag, Magic Chef, Admiral, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Amana, Kenmore, Norge, Roper, Hardwick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-warning\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pom-warning-title\"\u003e⚠ Safety Warning\u003c\/div\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-section-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I confirm the bake element is the problem before ordering?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003eStart 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eMy element glows in some spots but not others. Is it failing?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eMy oven trips the breaker when I start a bake cycle. Is that the element?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003eOften 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eHow difficult is this repair?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eWill this element fit my Maytag, Magic Chef, or Admiral oven?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003ePossibly — 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pom-badges\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✔ Genuine OEM Part\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✔ Secure Checkout\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✔ Compatibility Support\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✔ Fast US Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67913938272426,"sku":"WPY04000066","price":58.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/1675\/5018\/files\/WPY04000066_2.png?v=1794527010","url":"https:\/\/parts-o-matic.com\/products\/wpy04000066-range-oven-genuine-oem-bake-element","provider":"Parts-O-Matic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}