⚠️ SAFETY FIRST: IMPORTANT
Never attempt to replace an element while the oven is connected to the power. Even if the oven is turned "off" at the dial, the terminals can still be live. Isolate the appliance at the cooker switch or main consumer unit.
Replacing a fan oven element (the circular one at the back) often feels daunting because most guides suggest pulling the entire oven out to access the back. However, there is a "shortcut" that can save you significant time and effort.
The Internal Replacement Method
On many modern ovens, the wiring has enough slack to allow for replacement entirely from the front—inside the oven cavity.
Remove the Internal Panel: Unscrew the rear metal plate inside the oven cavity that covers the fan and element.
Unscrew the Element: There are usually two or three screws holding the element to the back wall.
The "Pull" Technique: Gently pull the element forward. If there is enough slack, the wires and their spade terminals will emerge from the insulation into the cavity.
Disconnect and Swap: Unclip the wires from the old element. Crucial: Be very careful not to let the wires slip back through the hole into the insulation, or you will have to pull the oven out to find them.
Reconnect: Attach the wires to the new element, push them back into the hole, and screw the new element in place.
Finding the Right Part
Don't guess the wattage or size. Every element has a nameplate stamped onto the metal mounting bracket. Before ordering a replacement, check this plate for:
Wattage (W): e.g., 2000W or 2500W.
Voltage (V): usually 230V or 240V.
Dimensions: Note the diameter and the distance between the terminals.
Some times you can pull the wires through into the oven cavity which makes changing an element a lot easier as you do not have to pull the rear of the oven off to reconnect the electrical terminals.
You can see a video of this process at the bottom of post.
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To find the exact size power and dimensions of element needed just read the name plate on the mount of the element as shown below
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