WS..DS7W0 Oven element substitution

HELLO and Help
This 30+year old 27 inch wall oven (with broil and rotisserie) was manufactured for the Canadian Department Store Chain, Eaton's, by whom I don't know.
Model WS..DS7W0 Serial # 202923 KW3.8 Max. line current 19.0 amps.
The current bake element has expired. It was a generic replacement for the original and installed 5 years ago by a technician. There is no indication of wattage.
Question: What happens if I install a higher wattage element? For example, I...

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WS..DS7W0 Oven element substitution

HELLO and Help
This 30+year old 27 inch wall oven (with broil and rotisserie) was manufactured for the Canadian Department Store Chain, Eaton's, by whom I don't know.
Model WS..DS7W0 Serial # 202923 KW3.8 Max. line current 19.0 amps.
The current bake element has expired. It was a generic replacement for the original and installed 5 years ago by a technician. There is no indication of wattage.
Question: What happens if I install a higher wattage element? For example, I install a 3000 watt in place of a 2500 watt????
This is urgent, the spouse is getting worried about not having an oven for Christmas Eve. Help!!!

via WS..DS7W0 Oven element substitution
by rentltd