262100047 Generic Oven Bottom Element 1300W 230V suits Euromaid Ovens BMSS8 BMWH8 MFSS8 MFWH8 SC600 SWH600 SEG600 GCF60 GCWF60, Also 262900037

Cakes pale on the bottom and roasts slow to cook? 262100047 is a generic bottom heating element rated 1300W at 230V, made to suit Euromaid ovens and linked to the number 262900037. It's a compatible aftermarket element, not a Euromaid branded part. Ten Euromaid models are on file, among them the BMSS8, the MFWH8, the SC600, the GCF60 and the 1505TI.

Is the bottom element in your Euromaid oven faulty?

Usually fitted under the oven floor, the bottom element heats the base of the cavity for conventional baking and helps the oven come up to temperature on some settings. When it fails, food stays undercooked underneath, the oven is slow to heat and settings that rely on bottom heat don't seem to work. Because it's hidden, the element often can't be seen, so a multimeter check across its terminals is the quickest way to confirm it's open circuit. An element that trips the safety switch has probably shorted to its outer sheath.

Part details

• Part number 262100047, linked to 262900037
• Bottom oven heating element
• Rated 1300W at 230V
• Generic replacement to suit Euromaid ovens
• Ten Euromaid models on file, including BMSS8 and SC600

Fitting a bottom element

Turn the oven off at the circuit breaker before touching anything. Access is normally from the back of the oven, behind a rear cover, or by lifting out the oven floor. Note which wire goes where, keep the insulation on the terminals and check the leads for heat damage. Fixed wiring must be reconnected and tested by a licensed electrician.

Questions about this part

Will a 230V element work on Australian power?

Yes. Elements rated at 230V are standard for European style ovens sold here and run normally on Australian mains, which is nominally 230V. Just match the wattage and shape to the element you're replacing.