Understanding Oven Parts
Get familiar with your oven parts and how they work.
Check your owner’s manual for
model-specific information.
![Oven broil element icon](https://kitchenaid-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/business-unit/maytag/en-us/marketing-content/campaigns/blog-posts/cycle-7/custom/oven-broil.png?fmt=png-alpha&wid=260&hei=144)
1. Broil Element
Provides direct heat on top of your dish when broiling
![Oven rack icon](https://kitchenaid-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/business-unit/maytag/en-us/marketing-content/campaigns/blog-posts/cycle-7/custom/oven-rack.png?fmt=png-alpha&wid=260&hei=158)
2. Oven Rack
Can readily transition to any rack position
![Oven bake element icon](https://kitchenaid-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/business-unit/maytag/en-us/marketing-content/campaigns/blog-posts/cycle-7/custom/oven-bake.png?fmt=png-alpha&wid=258&hei=152)
3. Bake Element
Provides the main source of heat from the bottom of the oven
![Oven lightbulb icon](https://kitchenaid-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/business-unit/maytag/en-us/marketing-content/campaigns/blog-posts/cycle-7/custom/oven-lightbulb.png?fmt=png-alpha&wid=187&hei=158)
4. Light Bulb & Assembly
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![Convection fan icon](https://kitchenaid-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/business-unit/maytag/en-us/marketing-content/campaigns/blog-posts/cycle-7/custom/oven-fan.png?fmt=png-alpha&wid=196&hei=172)
5. Convection Fan
Circulates air to help even temperatures throughout the oven
![Fan blade icon](https://kitchenaid-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/business-unit/maytag/en-us/marketing-content/campaigns/blog-posts/cycle-7/custom/oven-blade.png?fmt=png-alpha&wid=163&hei=188)
6. Fan Blade
Part of the convection fan to help create airflow
![Convection baffle icon](https://kitchenaid-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/business-unit/maytag/en-us/marketing-content/campaigns/blog-posts/cycle-7/custom/oven-baffle.png?fmt=png-alpha&wid=146&hei=244)
7. Convection Baffle
Encases the convection fan
![Bake tray icon](https://kitchenaid-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/business-unit/maytag/en-us/marketing-content/campaigns/blog-posts/cycle-7/custom/oven-tray.png?fmt=png-alpha&wid=266&hei=154)
8. Hidden Bake Tray
Protects the bake element from spills and drips
Maytag Owners: Find Your Oven Replacement Parts
Find the Maytag® wall oven and range replacement parts you need, or visit Maytag Product Help for additional support to keep your oven at peak performance.
![A view inside an oven A view inside an oven](/content/maytagv2/en_ca/blog/kitchen/guide-to-oven-parts/_jcr_content/root/main/responsivegrid/contentcard_copy_1372271871/image.coreimg.png/1574355825757/inside-the-oven-desktop-2.png)
Inside the Oven
Heavy-duty racks
Light bulb
![A pizza cooking inside a conventional oven A pizza cooking inside a conventional oven](/content/maytagv2/en_ca/blog/kitchen/guide-to-oven-parts/_jcr_content/root/main/responsivegrid/contentcard/image.coreimg.png/1574355849629/help-with-cooking-desktop-2.png)
Help With Cooking
Conventional heating element
True convection with third heating element
Convection fan
Igniter
Valve
![Exterior oven parts including knobs and pull handles Exterior oven parts including knobs and pull handles](/content/maytagv2/en_ca/blog/kitchen/guide-to-oven-parts/_jcr_content/root/main/responsivegrid/contentcard_1950769231/image.coreimg.png/1574355883036/exterior-door-desktop.png)
Door/Exterior Parts
2X Life1 oven door hinges
Knobs
Door Spring
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COOKING WITH A DECADE OF DEPENDABILITY
All Maytag® wall ovens and ranges are backed by a 10-year limited parts warranty2 on the oven elements and cavity, as well as the glass cooktop or cooktop burners, oven burners and cast-iron metal grates.
FIND YOUR NEXT Range
Learn about the benefits of cooking with either convection or conventional.
Learn about the differences between gas and electric stoves to find out what you need.