Hotpoint Oven Bake Element
The electric heating element at the base or around the fan that heats the oven.
DifficultyModerate
Typical time30 to 60 minutes
ToolsScrewdrivers, Multimeter
Safety. Isolate the oven at its breaker and let it cool fully. Wiring is household voltage: if you are not confident, use a qualified person.
Signs it has failed
- The oven does not heat or heats unevenly
- Visible blistering, breaks or a part of the element not glowing
- Long cooking times
- A burnt smell or tripping electrics
Check before you buy
- Look at the element when it is cold for blisters or cracks
- Test with a multimeter for continuity
- Check the thermostat and fan too
What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your range & oven and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).
How to replace it
- Isolate the oven at the breaker and wait for it to cool
- Remove shelves and any rear panel or cover
- Undo the screws holding the element and pull it forward gently
- Photograph and disconnect the terminals
- Connect the new element, refit it and test
Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.
Getting the right part
Elements vary by wattage, shape and terminals. Match the part number or your model number, and use only the rating specified.
Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.
Oven Bake Element listings on Amazon
Each listing page shows the part numbers and compatibility stated by the seller, so you can compare against your own model number.
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