542656P Genuine Hinged Top Element Assembly for Fisher & Paykel Ovens, Upper Oven Heating Element

Fisher & Paykel part 542656P is a genuine top element assembly of the hinged type, the element across the roof of the oven that can swing down for cleaning. It's supplied as an assembly for Fisher & Paykel ovens. No model list or wattage is on file for this number, so compare the shape and terminals with your old element and confirm 542656P on your parts list first.

Oven top element not heating or grill not working?

The top element supplies heat from above for grilling, browning and, on many ovens, part of conventional baking. A hinged design lets the element drop down so the oven roof can be wiped clean. Elements fail by breaking internally or shorting to their metal sheath. Signs include a grill that stays cold, food that won't brown on top, a visible split or blister on the element, and a safety switch or circuit breaker tripping as soon as the oven or grill is turned on. A continuity test with a multimeter will confirm a broken element.

Part details

• Genuine Fisher & Paykel part number 542656P
• Top element, hinged type
• Supplied as an assembly
• For Fisher & Paykel ovens

Replacing the top element

Isolate the oven at the switchboard or wall switch and let it cool completely. An oven wired straight into the switchboard is a job for a licensed electrician. Photograph the terminal connections before disconnecting anything, and keep the mounting screws and brackets together. Fit the new assembly, make sure the hinge moves freely and the terminals are tight, then run the oven briefly to burn off any manufacturing residue.

Questions about this part

Where do I find my Fisher & Paykel oven's model number?

Open the oven door and look around the door frame or the edge of the oven cavity for the rating label. It shows the model and serial number. Use those to check 542656P against your parts list, or send them through our parts enquiry form.