Hotpoint Range Surface Element
The electric heating ring or coil that heats a pan on an electric range or range.
DifficultyEasy for plug-in coils; hard for fixed hobs
Typical time5 to 15 minutes for plug-in coils
ToolsNone for plug-in coils
Safety. Turn off and let the range cool. Anything touching the gas supply must be done by a licensed gas technician. If you smell gas, turn the supply off, ventilate and call your gas emergency number.
Signs it has failed
- A ring that does not heat or only heats in places
- Visible breaks, blistering or bright hot spots
- A burning smell or tripping electrics
- A ring that sags or no longer sits flat
Check before you buy
- On a plug-in coil, swap with a working ring of the same size to test
- Look for pitting or burn marks on the element or the socket
- Test with a multimeter for continuity
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 range and let it cool
- On a plug-in coil, lift the element slightly and pull it straight out of the socket
- Push the new coil firmly into the socket and lower it flat
- On a fixed or ceramic range, a qualified electrician or engineer should do the replacement
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 diameter, wattage and terminals. Match the part number or your model number.
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.
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