Whirlpool WP7406P218-60 Broil Heating Element for Range

The Whirlpool WP7406P218-60 Range Broil Heating Element generates concentrated radiant heat across the upper cooking area, providing the high-temperature source used for browning, searing, and surface cooking inside the cavity. Set up near the upper rear section of the cooking chamber, it distributes heat across the food surface from above. Electrical current passes through the element when the broil setting is selected, causing the heating section to become hot. Its placement provides direct overhead heating rather than heat from beneath the cookware. The element operates with the appliance control system, which regulates power according to the selected broiling setting and cooking cycle.