Parts for MEC5536BAW — Whirlpool Range

We found 11 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Range MEC5536BAW.

Compatibility table

All 11 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
74011260Cooktop Burner Knob6 models
74011015Hot Harness6 models
74007883Knob (Black)6 models
WP74011408Knob8 models$22.52
74007839Cooktop Radiant Element, 9-in18 models
71002168Element, Dua25 models
74007853Infinite Switch28 models
74008568Element (12031 models
74007840Cooktop Element Control Switch39 models
WP74007840Infinite Switch - (RR)56 models$88.99–$135.45
74008897Element140 models

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on MEC5536BAW: 74011260 (Cooktop Burner Knob), 74007883 (Knob (Black)), WP74011408 (Knob).

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on MEC5536BAW: 74011015 (Hot Harness), 74007839 (Cooktop Radiant Element, 9-in), 71002168 (Element, Dua), 74007853 (Infinite Switch), 74008568 (Element (120), 74007840 (Cooktop Element Control Switch), WP74007840 (Infinite Switch - (RR)), 74008897 (Element).

Before you buy

Match MEC5536BAW exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

On most ranges, the model and serial plate sits behind the storage drawer or on the door frame. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Neighbouring Whirlpool Range models

These model numbers sort next to this one in the catalog and are usually the same product family.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.