Product review (5 stars): Perfect part for my Maytag. Also fits other brands too!
I have a Maytag Model MEP5775BAF Oven that needed a new Bake Element (this is the lower element) and this fit perfect and took less than 3 minutes to replace. Even though I have a Maytag this Whirlpool part is made for several models. Here is the different part numbers this Heating Element is knows as: W10310274 (AP4567080) replaces 74010883, 1863288, AH3407743, EA3407743, PS3407743. Whirlpool brands include Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and others.
Before you start make sure you shut off the power to the Stove/Oven from the Service (Breaker) Panel - just flip the switch to off. You'll need a Philips screwdriver to remove the 2 each screws on the back oven wall. Once the screws are removed slowly pull the heating element out from the wall to disconnect the 2 wire connections.
Note: The hardest part of this whole task is getting the old element out from the backside of the oven without the electric terminals coming loose and stuck behind the oven wall. If that happens youll have to remove the stove back panel to get to this area, which means youll have to remove the stove away from the kitchen wall to get to it. A big pain!
I find moving the heating element side to side will allow the interior wall insulation to unwrap itself from the terminal leads at the tips of the elements. If everything goes right you should have about 3 or 4 inches of wire exposed though the cavity. Now just disconnect the electrical lead on each end of the heating element and swap them out to the new heating element. Reinstall the 2 screws and wipe off the new heating element with a damp towel to remove fingers prints, debris, etc. Oils from your hands could cause a hot spot and burn the new element at that area. Now turn the Breaker back on and turn the oven to bake. Wait 3 - 5 seconds and you should sense heat. Good luck!