WFE540H0AW0 Whirlpool Oven taking too long to preheat and unable to maintain / recoup temp once food inside

[Geekchik]

Model Number

WFE540H0AW0

Brand

Whirlpool

Age

6-10 years

Takes 43 minutes to get to 425F. It maintains temp as long as nothing is in the oven, but once cold or frozen food is placed in oven, it can't regain or maintain temperature. Tried switching to convection mode and seems to help a bit but still takes 35+ minutes to heat up. Broil works, but I don't think it's coming on during preheat, and don't recall if it ever did with this model.

Added correct model number

 

[Jake]

Hi,

W10400397 B isn't the model number, that's a part number.

Click here: Appliance Parts

Then you will see a link that says: How to find a model number.

Jake

 

[Geekchik]

Jake,

WFE540H0AW0

 

[Jake]

Thanks, that's it!

Let's first check your bake element, pull your range out from the wall, then unplug your range from the wall outlet, then watch the video in the bake element part link, it will show you how to access it. Check the back two bake element terminals to make sure it didn't short out there, if so order and replace it.

Then remove the cover from over the bake element per the video and see if your bake element has a hole in it, or any bad spots in it. If so, order and replace it.

Here's the bake element for your model:
Bake Element W10779716


If neither is the case, then you will need to ohm test it:

Oven Won’t Heat? Bake/Broil Element Testing, Troubleshooting | Repair Clinic

Oven won’t heat, won’t bake evenly or won’t turn off or on? This video demonstrates how to test a bake element and/or a broil element on an electric oven. Learn more from the experts at Repair Clinic.

www.anrdoezrs.net

Let us know what you find.

Jake

 

[Geekchik]

Had to wait until i was able to move the oven. Will check these items this week

 

[Jake]

Ok, sounds good, keep us posted.

Jake

 

[Geekchik]

There is not a video with the link provided

 

[Jake]

Yes, its there, you just have to scroll down the page a little and you will see it.

But I will post the link to it here:

Whirlpool Range Oven Bake Element Replacement #w10779716 | Repair Clinic

This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the bake element on a Whirlpool electric range. Learn more from the experts at Repair Clinic.

www.anrdoezrs.net

Jake