THIS 9761345 WHIRLPOOL OVEN SURFACE ELEMENT IS DESIGNED TO FIT MANY WHIRLPOOL, NORGE, ROPER, CROSLEY, ESTATE, MAGIC CHEF AND MAYTAG OVENS.
THE COOK-TOP USUALLY HAS FOUR TO SIX ELECTRIC BURNERS (AKA SURFACE ELEMENTS). EACH IS A COILED SHEATH WITH A WIRE IN THE CENTER AND NO MOVING PARTS. WHEN THE WIRE RECEIVES ELECTRICITY, THE WIRE BECOMES RED HOT, WHICH HEATS THE METAL SHEATH BY CONDUCTION. THEN THE SHEATH GLOWS RED. YOU SEE THIS GLOWING WHEN THE ELEMENT IS TURNED ON.