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Bake Element Specifications
This partially open-style bake element comes with ¼-inch push-on terminals and is located on the bottom of the oven. This bake element provides heat for baking. If your oven is too hot, not heating evenly, the element is not heating, or has little to no heat when baking, you may need to replace your bake element. You can use a multi meter to test the bake element for electrical continuity to see if you need to replace it. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power to the range before starting your repair.
Part #WB44K5012
Manufactured by
GE
for Kenmore, General Electric, Hotpoint, RCA
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Cheryl M - November 12, 2019
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Great!
Received the part in one day. Watched a YouTube video and installed it myskefnin minutes. Saved over one hundred dollars. Recommend
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Green Way G - June 28, 2021
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Installation was simple and the part is working well
I experienced very pleasant advise when I phoned. The part came in half the time expected and is working well
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Walter D - May 2, 2020
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I had to do some modifications but the part works perfectly
The part was in good condition and came fast. It was not quite right for my oven as the centers which connect to the back of the oven were 2 and 3/4" centers and my old ones were 1 and 3/4". The backplate was of a smaller size. The larger centers went thru the old opening and connected to the wires, however I had to make a new backplate (larger) to cover the old opening as well as drill new 2 and 3/4" holes for the heating rods and new holes for attaching it with self tapping metal screws. All in all though everything worked perfectly. Fortunately I am fairly handy. ( My stove was an older model Kenmore and you were unable to locate the model # I gave you. ) I would use your company again. Thanks
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Chris J - October 27, 2021
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Part fit was not correct - had to drill new mounting holes
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Bake element cracked on its own
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Timothy from Cordova, TN
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Nutdriver
Flipped the breaker. Removed shelf, Find the right size nut socket, unscrew the two screws, pull the element out a little bit, disconnect the wires (on pretty tight), pull out element, clean out any mess in the oven, compare element with new one to make sure its the same size and such, connect wires to new element, replace screws, fl
... Read moreip breaker back, turn on for a few minutes to make sure it works. Piece of cake.
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Oven took 30 minutes to get to 380 degrees-no hotter
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Sandra from Hayward, CA
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Screw drivers
First I searched this site and read about the repairs - which made me feel like my husband could do it with ease. Then he removed two screws inside the oven, removed the broken element (didn't know it was broken til removed) and replaced the new one - just like that! The real key was being able to read how it was for other people who ha
... Read mored already done it. That's the only reason I'm submitting my storey. Thanks
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Bake element burned out
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Laura from N. Little Rock, AR
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Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
I turned off the power to the oven at the breaker. Then I removed the two screws from the old element, pulled the old element out about 3 inches and disconnected the wires from the element and installed the new one.
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lower bake element broken
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David from Nye, MT
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Less than 15 mins
Nutdriver, Pliers
Removed 2 screws that hold element and pulled old element out about 2 inches to disconnect the wires from the old element. Connected the new element and remounted to rear oven wall. Very simple and saved a visit from the appliance repairman.
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Bake element burnt in half
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Betty from Athelstane, WI
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Socket set
TURNED OFF CIRCUIT BREAKER. Removed nut, washer and screw, pulled out electric burner about three inches, disconnected electric terminals and removed damaged element. Inserted new element into oven, connected electric terminals, pushed electric prongs back in, screwed element to back wall of oven....DONE Easy as 123
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Daughter dropped dish on element......broke it!
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Danny from Trinity, NC
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires the repeated the process to complete the installation. Relly easy.
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Bake element bad
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Stanley from Sulphur, OK
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Inside oven, remove two screws that hold element to back wall, pull element out three or so inches to get to wire clip connections, unclip wires, remove bad element, put new element in in reverse order of taking out bad element, just that simple. Also this site was so easy to use, plus the shipping time was unbelieveably short, even a com
... Read morepany service man couldn't have been that quick, or as reasonable. Thanks a bunch!!
First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires...) discovering a burnt spot in the element sent me searching for a new one. I couldn't find any locally, so I continued my search to the internet. This is when I came in contact with PartsSelect.com .
... Read more They made identifing the part and ordering so easy it was unbelievable. Super fast deliverey astounded me as well. The installation of the new element was reverse of the old. All of the dimensions and info for the part were right there on this site. Thanks
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Oven would not preheat - took over 1 hr to get to 350 degrees
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Tim from Mt Juliet, TN
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Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
Turned the range/oven off at the breaker box. Pulled all the racks out. Unscrewed two screws holding lower heating element in. Pulled the heating element out to expose connections. Unhooked connections, plugged in new element. Replaced the screws. Turned breaker back one. Pretty simple!
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Broken oven element.
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NICHOLAS from BALTIMORE, MD
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Nutdriver
DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS REPAIR UNTIL THE RANGE IS UNPLUGGED AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS OFF!!!!!!
Very easy repair, but, either there is a minor amount of current flowing through the element at all times, or the off switch wasn't working when I started. didn't turn the breaker off, after I removed the nuts, as I was pulling the ele
... Read morement to reveal the terminals, the terminals arc'd on the oven wall. BIG SPARKS!
After I turned the breaker off and started again. No problems.
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Dorothy Moore - For model number JSC26GP
October 7, 2017
What is the width between the prongs that fit into the oven. My old one is three inches
Hi Dorothy,
Thank you for your inquiry. The bake element on our website sits on a one inch grid square. The width between the 2 prongs is approximately 2 1/2 inches. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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John - For model number JHP56G OD2AD
December 2, 2019
GE spacemaker cooking center jhp56g lower oven bottom element no longer working. Part ps249247 shows screws above the element but my current element has screws horizontal left and right. Can you let me know the part# i need ?Thanks
Hello John and thanks for writing.
The manufacturer tells us that bake element Part Number: PS249466 is in the list of compatible items for your model. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.
My bake element has a GE part number wb44m00001. Do you have a replacement?
Hello Mike, thank you for your question. The replacement for that unit is WB44K5012. Please enter the part number into the site for current price and availability. Good luck with your repair!
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Rebecca - For model number J BP23G S1WH
February 27, 2018
Hello, i am having trouble figuring out what replacement bake element to buy for my (apparently pretty old) GE oven. I would be grateful for any assistance you could offer. Thank you very much!
Hello Rebecca thank you for your question. The bake element for your unit is PartSelect Number: PS249466. Please enter the part number into the site for current price and availability. Good luck with your repair!
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Stephanie - For model number 9119388610
November 13, 2018
Bake element had some odd "episode" when a bit of roasted pumpkin water splashed on it. It went foom and a white light glowed intensely for a few seconds until i switched the oven off. It then threatened on and off to catch fire, eventually my boyfriend turned the breaker off and the red glow went away. Flipping the switch back on and turning the oven on caused it to glow red again so we're assuming we need to replace. Given the age we're assuming it was more of an eventuality because i've made much bigger messes in ovens and not had that happen!We're farmers so calling someone out to "take a look" is not in the budget, seems an easy enough fix with the right tool, can you confirm the suspicion that it needs to be changed out please? and if so, confirm my google result part number of wb44k5012?
thanks very much!!!
Hello Stephanie, Thank you for the question. We do suggest having before it causes a short and burns the control board out and makes it a more expensive repair. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you’re looking for is Manufacturer Part Number WB44K5012. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!
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Bruce - For model number JDP36BW2WH
November 19, 2018
I need the part number for a bake element. Thank you.
Hi Bruce, thank you for your question. This is your bake element. The part information is above. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Rick - For model number JDP36BOW3AD
May 27, 2019
I need the bake element but can't find this model number on any website. The unit is a drop-in model, probably about 15 years old.Thanks
Hello Rick, thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you’re looking for isPartSelect Number: PS249247. Please enter the part number into the site for current price and availability. Good luck with your repair!
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Cindy
September 9, 2019
I have a GE oven from the 70`s . I cannot read the model number. I need to get a new baking element. Am I out of luck?
Hi Cindy,
Thank you for your question. It is always best to have the model number to make sure the correct part is ordered. If the model number on your oven is too hard to make out, you can do a general search for the part on our website. Here is a link from our website where you may do a general search for the part, https://www.partselect.com/PartSearchWizard.aspx?Appliance=Range. If you order the part and it is not the correct one, we have a 30 day return policy. Here is a link to our policy, https://www.partselect.com/Thirty-Day-Returns.htm. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Debbie Robbins - For model number JSP4080W1BB
July 23, 2019
Which baking element do i need for my 30” GE profile slide in glass top stove. We bought it in 1998. Thanks!
Hello Debbie, thank you for your question. The bake element for this unit is PartSelect Number: PS249247. I hope this helps!
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Bill - For model number JDS26B0W2WH
July 10, 2019
Do you have a part number for the bottom bake element for this stovetop?
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The element needed is PS249247.
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