Maytag MER5510AAW electric freestanding range Parts

On a Maytag electric freestanding range like MER5510AAW, the model number is printed on the rating label. We most often see it when you open the oven door and look around the door frame area.

Where to check on the range

Look in these common spots (in order):

• Along the oven door frame (left or right side)
• On the front frame behind the storage drawer (remove the drawer and look at the frame)
• On the lower side trim near the drawer opening
• On the back panel of the range

What you are looking for

The label usually lists several fields. Use the model field for parts lookup.

Label field	What it means	What to use for parts
Model	Exact product identifier	Use this (MER5510AAW)
Serial	Production code	Not required for most parts
Type / series	Internal classification	Not used for ordering

Why it matters

Maytag ranges often have similar-looking versions with different wiring, surface elements, or control parts. Using the exact model number helps ensure the correct fit for items like a surface element WP12001560 or terminal block WPW10245259.

For a quick walkthrough of model tag locations, use how to find your appliance model number (and what it means for parts).

Last updated: March 2026

A Maytag electric freestanding range like model MER5510AAW typically lasts 13 to 15 years with normal household use and basic maintenance (keeping connections tight, elements in good shape, and the oven door sealing properly).

What affects lifespan most

• Heavy high-heat cooking and frequent self-clean cycles
• Loose or overheated power connections at the terminal block
• Worn surface elements or burner receptacles causing arcing
• A leaking oven door gasket that forces longer heat times
• Poor leveling that stresses the door hinges and door alignment

Parts that commonly extend service life

Replacing a few wear items often restores performance and reduces strain on wiring and controls.

Symptom	Likely wear item	Example part for MER5510AAW
Oven not heating evenly or not heating	Bake element	Bake element WP74010750
Oven heat leaks, long preheat times	Door seal	Door gasket WPW10162384
Power cord area smells hot, intermittent power	Power connection block	Terminal block WPW10245259
Burner cycles wrong or won’t regulate	Infinite switch	Browse the range surface element control switch listings

Why it matters

A range that is heating slowly, cycling erratically, or showing heat damage at wiring connections can shorten component life quickly. Addressing those issues early helps the MER5510AAW reach its full expected lifespan.

Last updated: March 2026

The most commonly replaced parts on the Maytag MER5510AAW electric freestanding range are the oven heating element, cooktop surface elements and drip bowls, and oven door sealing and hardware. These are normal wear items that affect heating performance and usability.

Common replacement parts for MER5510AAW

• Oven bake element (when the oven won’t heat or heats unevenly): bake element WP74010750
• Cooktop surface element (when a burner won’t heat): surface element WP12001560 and surface element WP12001559
• Drip bowl (when bowls are rusted, pitted, or won’t sit flat): drip bowl W10196406RW
• Oven door gasket (when heat leaks or preheat takes too long): door gasket WPW10162384
• Oven rack (when racks are bent or peeling): oven rack WPW10282492

Quick symptom-to-part guide

Problem you notice	Part to check first	What to inspect
Oven not baking	Bake element	Blisters, breaks, no glow when heating
One burner dead	Surface element	Warped coil, open circuit, poor contact
Burner works only on high/low	Control switch	Knob shaft damage, erratic cycling
Heat escaping around door	Door gasket	Gaps, tears, hardened sections

Why it matters

Replacing the correct wear part restores safe, consistent heating and helps prevent secondary issues like overheated wiring or longer cook times.

If you are ordering parts, match by model MER5510AAW and use the parts list on this page; you can also search by model on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: March 2026