This Bake Element is an OEM part for Bosch ranges. It serves a role in generating heat for baking and cooking in the main oven cavity. Over time, continuous use and high temperatures can cause the bake element to wear out or fail. Repeated heating and cooling cycles can lead to the bake element's deterioration. Physical damage or exposure to excessive heat can also cause it to malfunction. Symptoms of a Bad Bake Element: Inconsistent oven heating Uneven cooking or baking Oven not reaching set temperatures This genuine OEM Bosch part is also compatible with Thermador, Gaggenau and select Kenmore models.00368942 (AP2828033) replaces 1047300, 15-10-239, 368942, AH3455611, EA3455611, PS3455611, PS8706155.