WB17T10006 Terminal Block Kit - For GE Kenmore Hotpoint Ranges/Stoves/Ovens - 4 Pack

WB17T10006 Terminal Block & Receptacle Kit - Pack of 4

Key Features

• Complete 4-Burner Restoration: Provided as a full set of four terminal blocks, allowing for a comprehensive overhaul of your range’s entire cooktop surface in a single repair session.
• Bakelite High-Temp Housing: The receptacle blocks are constructed from heavy-duty Bakelite, a specialized heat-resistant plastic designed to prevent melting and carbon tracking under high-current cooking loads.
• Enhanced Female Contacts: Features precision-tensioned internal metal clips that provide a secure, low-resistance connection for the surface element prongs, reducing the risk of arcing and localized overheating.
• Long-Reach Wire Leads: Equipped with high-temperature insulated wire leads (typically 36 to 60 inches) that provide ample length to reach from the surface burners to the main control switches or terminal board.
• Versatile Mounting Hardware: Includes two different styles of mounting clips to ensure compatibility with various GE-built range frames and burner bowl designs.

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

• AP3203326
• PS783534
• WB17T10009
• WB17K10003
• WB17T10001
• WB17X10007
• 1038747
• AH783534
• EA783534
• WB17T10006-25PK

Compatibility & Fitment

This terminal block kit is the standard replacement for most General Electric-built electric ranges. Key compatible brands include:

• GE (General Electric): Fits a wide range of XL44, Spectra, Profile, and standard coil-top models.
• Hotpoint: Compatible with nearly all Hotpoint electric stoves using plug-in surface elements.
• Kenmore / Sears: Fits models with a "362" or "363" prefix (manufactured by GE).
• Additional Brands: Fits specific electric cooktops and ranges from RCA, Americana, and Cafe.
• Note: This kit is designed for Coil-Top (Plug-In) burners. It is not intended for use with glass-top (radiant) ranges.

When to Replace

• Surface Element Will Not Heat: The most common symptom; the internal contacts have burned out or lost tension, preventing electricity from reaching the burner element.
• Sizzling or Popping Noises: Audible electrical arcing occurring under the burner while in use, which is a significant fire hazard.
• Visible Carbon Tracking: Blackened or charred plastic on the receptacle block or burnt marks on the heating element prongs.
• Intermittent Heating: The burner only works if it is "jiggled" or pushed firmly into the socket, indicating loose internal terminals.
• Broken Housing: The Bakelite block has become brittle and cracked, causing the element to sit crooked or loose in the burner bowl.

Installation Tips

• Safety First: CRITICAL: Disconnect the range from the power source (unplug it or flip the circuit breaker) before starting. Surface units operate on 240V which can be lethal.
• Inspect the Element Prongs: PRO TIP: If the receptacle is burnt, check the ends of your heating element. If the metal prongs are pitted or blackened, they will quickly destroy the new receptacle. It is highly recommended to replace the element and receptacle as a pair.
• Wiring Security: Use the provided ceramic wire nuts or high-temp crimp connectors to join the new leads to your range's internal wiring. Ensure all connections are tight and wrapped with electrical tape if necessary.
• Heat-Shrink Protection: If your kit includes heat-shrink tubing, slide it over the wire joints and use a heat gun or lighter to seal the connection, providing moisture and heat resistance.
• Routing Precautions: Ensure the new wires are routed away from the bottom of the burner pans. Constant contact with high heat from the pans can cause the insulation to fail prematurely.