4055917829 Genuine 2100W Hotplate Element for Chef Electric Cooktops and Upright Cookers, Replacement Hotplate

Chef is an Electrolux brand, and this genuine 2100W hotplate element, part 4055917829, is made for Chef electric cooking appliances. Hotplates come in different diameters and wattages, often on the same cooktop, so this unit replaces only a matching 2100W position. Check the wattage marked on your old hotplate, often on the underside, or confirm 4055917829 against your model's parts list, as compatible models aren't on file.

Chef cooktop hotplate not heating

A hotplate element turns electricity into heat through a resistance wire packed inside its sheath. When that wire breaks, the plate stays cold on every setting while the others still work. Partial faults show up as a plate that only heats on high, glows unevenly, or trips the safety switch when turned on, which can mean moisture has got into the element or the sheath has split. If the plate is fine but heat control is erratic, the energy regulator for that position may be the real culprit, so test before buying.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 4055917829
• 2100W hotplate element
• For Chef electric cooktops and cookers

Changing a hotplate element

Turn the cooker off at the isolating switch or circuit breaker, as electric cooktops and upright cookers are normally hard-wired. Let the plate cool completely. Take a photo of the terminal connections before removing the old element so each lead goes back to the right terminal. The replacement should be fitted and tested by a licensed electrician.

Questions about this part

Can I use this element on a different hotplate position?

Only if that position also uses a 2100W hotplate of the same size and fixing. Swapping in a different wattage can upset the energy regulator and the cooktop wiring, so match the old element exactly.