4055857587 Genuine Insulating Plate for Electrolux Group Gas Barbecues, Replacement BBQ Heat Shield Plate

Heat that escapes past the burners can damage knobs, valves and wiring, which is why gas barbecues use insulating plates. 4055857587 is a genuine Electrolux insulating plate from the Electrolux group gas barbecue range. It acts as a barrier between hot zones and parts that shouldn't get hot. Its exact position on the barbecue isn't recorded here, so match the part number or the shape of your old plate, or send us your model before ordering.

What an insulating plate does on a gas barbecue

Gas barbecues pack a lot of heat into a small space, and insulating plates sit between the hot zones and the components around them. Without one, knobs can soften or discolour, valves run hotter than designed, and nearby panels can scorch. Plates corrode or warp over time, especially after grease fires, and they're sometimes left out after cleaning or repairs. If you notice heat damage around the controls, knobs that get uncomfortably hot, or a gap where a plate once sat, fitting a new insulating plate restores the protection.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 4055857587
• Insulating plate that acts as a heat barrier
• Position and model fit not on file
• Compare with your old plate or quote your barbecue model

Fitting the insulating plate

Turn off the gas and let the barbecue cool fully. Check how the old plate was fixed and which way it faced, as an insulating plate may have a front and back. Fit the new plate with the original screws or tabs, making sure it doesn't touch burners, gas lines or wiring in a way the old one didn't. If fitting it means disturbing gas connections, call a licensed gas fitter.

Questions about this part

Can I run the barbecue without the insulating plate?

We wouldn't recommend it. The plate is there to keep heat away from parts that aren't built for it, and running without it can damage controls or other components. Fit a replacement before using the barbecue again.