What does a broil pan do - Ovens

For what, broiling?

You're actually referring to the "broiler" elements. Most electric ovens have these at the top of the main oven space. (Some gas ovens are set up the same way, but many put the broiler elements in a bottom drawer.)

As their name implies, broiler elements are active only when you're broiling. They will not go on for baking.

Broiling is the process of cooking food by exposing it directly to a high heat source at close range. To broil a steak, for example, you would place the pan holding the steak on an oven rack raised to the top or next to top position in the oven (consult the manual) and set the oven to broil. The top elements will then turn on and cook the meat by direct radiation.

Most people, however, use ovens for baking far more often than for broiling. Baking is the process of cooking food (cakes, casseroles, roasts etc) by indirect heat. In other words you raise the oven to a certain temperature, put the food on a rack more in the middle of the oven, and let the surrounding heat cook it over time. When you bake the top broiler elements usually don't come on at all.

I hope this helps.

Good Morning Edward - Typically error code E-21 indicates an issue with the preheat temperature not reaching within 30 minutes. This often occurs due to heat loss around the oven capacity. At this point, the convection heating element, convection heater thermal cutout, oven thermal sensor, and wiring connections may be faulty. Regrettably, this is not a simple DIY job. I would strongly recommend connecting with a professional to narrow down the precise issue before investing in parts that may or may not be the root cause.

I don't see what looks like your model anywhere, or a manual for any model, or a company website, so if no one can help you try this.

The left dial could be- bake, broil, fan, convection cook, now the bottom pan should come out so you can see the bake element.

Turn it one setting and see what happens, either broil (top),,, bake (bottom), convection fan (bottom), turn and wait to see what happens.

Right should be temp, not sure if the dial has a stop or you can spin, but it at 12:00, put at 6:00 I say this maybe 300deg F.

Get over temp gauge (cheap).

If you don't get any help, then you need to try and see what does what and mark it down.

If you can't see top burn, maybe top pan come out so you can see it.

They get red hot, so you can tell which one turn on.

Sorry, can't find any info.

The flame is not getting enough air, probably a blocked burner. Try cleaning the burner and all of the components.

Try a few drops of vegetable oil on the lower pan of the oven, and turn it on. If you do not get smoke during pre-heat, chances are your lower element is not working properly. If you DO get copious amounts of smoke off the pan, the problem could be with the temperature sensor.

If your lower element is not functioning, and if your broil function works just fine, the problem may be isolated to the relay control board. (relay K4 controls half of the 240V required to run the Bake element correctly)

Here the web site. http://www.repairclinic.com/Kenmore-Range-Stove-Oven-Parts?s=b6a13c264

Yes, that is your broiling area.

hi,
The pan and it's grid is all you need, The broiler pan and it grid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. DO NOT use the pan without its grid. DO NOT cover the grid with foil. Some helpful info.. Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks. Broil on side until the food is browned; turn and cook on the second side. Broiling times vary, so watch the food closely. Time not only depends on the distance from element, but on the thickness and aging of meat, fat content and doneness preferred. The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than second. BE SURE THE DOOR IS OPEN AN INCH OR TWO WHILE BROILING

It is easy to replace.   Turn power off to the oven.    Remove the screws holding the element to the inside of the oven, Carefully pull the element out of the oven liner until you can unplug the wires from the element. Hook up your new element and ease it into place and re-install screws.

You can get the part from any whirpool servicer or you can order it from Sears.