4055918314 Genuine Solid Hotplate Element 180mm 1500W for Electrolux Group Cooktops, Cross Reference HP-180-4

Genuine Electrolux part 4055918314 is a 180mm solid hotplate element rated at 1500W, cross referenced to HP-180-4. Solid plates are the flat disc type, as opposed to exposed coils, and they appear on many cooktops and stoves from the Electrolux group. Measure your old plate across its face and check the rating usually stamped underneath before ordering, as diameter and wattage both need to match. No model list is on file for 4055918314.

Solid hotplate not heating? What goes wrong

A solid hotplate has its heating coil embedded beneath a flat disc that spreads heat evenly into the base of the pan. Faults tend to be clear cut. A plate that stays cold on every setting usually has an open circuit in the element or a failed connection at the terminals. A plate that heats only partly, smokes heavily or has cracked across the surface needs replacing for safety. If it trips the safety switch, moisture or a breakdown in the insulation is the usual cause. Older plates can also sag or warp, so pans no longer sit flat.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 4055918314
• Cross reference HP-180-4
• 180mm diameter
• 1500W rating
• Solid hotplate element

Fitting a solid hotplate

Isolate power to the cooktop at the switchboard before you start, and use a licensed electrician for hard-wired installations. With the plate cold, lift the cooktop top or access panel and disconnect the terminals, noting their order. Check the spill ring and its seal, fit the new plate level, reconnect and restore power. Heat it gently the first time, as a little smoke while the surface coating cures is common.

Questions about this part

How do I measure a hotplate?

Measure straight across the top face of the plate, not including the chrome or stainless trim ring. This one is 180mm. Also read the wattage stamped on the underside, which should show 1500W for an exact match.