The Whirlpool 74011620 serves as a radiant surface element, frequently referred to as a warmer zone element, designed solely for Whirlpool electric ranges. This replacement part is a flat, around heating element which produces radiant heat through the use of electric current. When turned on, the element heats up and provides heat erect into any cookware put on its surface. This allows for moderate warming of food or keeping already-cooked things warm without overcooking. Radiant surface elements frequently appear at the rear of an electric range's cooktop. They offer multiple benefits above typical burners. For instance, they transmit heat uniformly and continually across the element's surface, making them flawless for simmering sauces and melting chocolate.