The heating element is what heats professional ovens, cooking plates and fryers: it's one of the parts most prone to wear, since it works at high temperatures every time it's used.

How to choose the right part: you need three figures — power (Watts, from 320W up to over 3000W depending on the appliance), voltage (220V, 230V or three-phase 380V) and dimensions (length x width, or diameter for circular versions). On ovens and fryers the shape can be a rectangular plate, a linear armoured element or circular; also check for a mounting flange.

Where to find the data on the original element: power and voltage are almost always stamped or shown on a plate on the element itself; if illegible, measure the length/width/diameter directly with a tape measure.

For related electrical parts (boards, thermostats) go back to Electronic Spare Parts or Thermostats.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if the heating element needs replacing?
Typical symptoms are slower cooking than usual, no heating at all, or a broken circuit (burnt-out/open element).

Can I use an element with a different power rating from the original?
Better not to: lower power heats more slowly, higher power can overload the electrical system or the control thermostat.