606049 Generic Bottom Oven Element 1800W suits Baumatic, Damani, La Germania Ovens, Lower Element IM102-01

This generic 1800W bottom element, part 606049, is made for ovens from Baumatic, Damani and La Germania, and it's also listed under IM102-01. It heats the oven from the base and does the heavy lifting on conventional bake. As an aftermarket replacement, it's worth comparing the shape, terminal spacing and wattage of your old element with this one before ordering 606049.

Oven not heating from the bottom? Check the lower element

The bottom element heats the oven from underneath and does most of the work on conventional bake, pastry and pizza functions. When it burns out, the oven may still heat on fan or grill settings but struggle on bake, leaving cakes and pies pale or soggy underneath and taking far longer to reach temperature. Some failed elements also trip the safety switch as soon as the oven turns on. If you can see the element, look for blistering, splits or a broken section. A multimeter test across the terminals confirms whether it has gone open circuit.

Part details

• Generic part number 606049
• Cross reference IM102-01
• Rated 1800W
• Bottom (lower) oven element
• Suits Baumatic, Damani and La Germania ovens

Fitting the bottom element

Turn the oven off at the wall, or at the switchboard if it's hard-wired, and wait until it's cold. Lower elements are usually reached from the back of the oven or by lifting out the floor panel. Take a photo of the wires before disconnecting them, and refit them to the same terminals. Hard-wired ovens should be repaired by a licensed electrician. Test on bake and check the oven heats evenly.

Questions about this part

Will this element suit my Baumatic oven?

It's listed for Baumatic, Damani and La Germania ovens, but those brands used several element designs. Compare the shape, mounting plate and terminals with your old element, and check it's an 1800W bottom element before ordering.