Appliance Spares
Quick answer: If your fan-forced oven blows cold air — or the element glows in patches and dinner takes forever — the circular element behind the oven’s back plate has failed. In Electrolux-family ovens (Westinghouse, Chef, Simpson) the usual fixes are part 2035050 (with bracket) or 0122004541 (no bracket), a 2000W element for late-model Chef and Westinghouse, or the Damani fan element for DOFF6SS-family ovens. Most sit typically $45–75. The element is hard-wired 240V: match your model number on the model sticker first, then decide who fits it.
Last updated August 2026
The fan spins, the oven stays cold
The roast went in at five. At half past, the fan is whirring, the light is on, and the potatoes are exactly as pale as when you slid them in. Here is the thing about a fan-forced oven: the fan makes no heat at all. The heat comes from a circular element wrapped around that fan, hidden behind the removable back plate inside the cavity — and when it dies, the fan keeps cheerfully blowing room-temperature air around your unrisen sponge all afternoon.
The classic signs:
- Fan-forced mode blows cold, while the fan and light run as normal.
- The oven heats, but slowly and unevenly, and the element glows in patches instead of an even orange ring.
- There is a visible blister, bulge or burnt bright spot on the element.
- A pop mid-bake, then the safety switch trips at the switchboard whenever the oven is on.
- The grill still works — it is a separate element, which points the finger squarely at the fan element.
Before you price a new oven, know that the part is cheap — the common Australian elements run typically $45–75. The full sums are in Oven Won’t Heat? What It Costs to Fix the Element vs Replace the Oven.
Four elements cover most of the ovens Australians ask about
Electrolux builds Westinghouse, Chef and Simpson ovens, which is why one part number turns up under four badges. These are the four fan-forced elements to check first — each link opens the live listing with photos and the current price.
| The element | Listed for | How to pick it |
|---|---|---|
 Fan-forced oven element 2035050 | Electrolux, Westinghouse, Chef, Simpson | The common Electrolux-family ring, supplied with its mounting bracket. |
 Fan-forced oven element 0122004541 (no bracket) | Electrolux, Westinghouse, Chef | Same family, supplied without a bracket — your oven’s existing bracket stays put. |
 2000W late-model oven element | Chef, Westinghouse, Simpson | The 2000W ring fitted to later-generation ovens from these badges. |
 Damani oven fan element | Damani DOFF6SS, DA6DOSS, DOMFP-6SS | The ring for Damani’s compact stainless wall ovens. |
Different badge, or nothing above matches? Browse the full oven and stove parts range, or run the part finder linked at the top of this page.
2035050 vs 0122004541: the bracket is the tell
Both are round fan elements for the Electrolux family, both live behind the back plate, and both connect with two spade terminals. The practical difference is right there in the listings: 2035050 arrives with its mounting bracket attached, while 0122004541 is the no-bracket version, for ovens where the bracket is part of the oven or the old one gets reused.
Do not pick by photo. Near-identical rings hide different diameters and tag positions, and the model number is what decides. Open the oven door and look for the model sticker around the edge of the cavity or on the door frame; on a freestanding stove, also check behind the kick panel or the storage drawer. Electrolux-family stickers carry both a model number and a PNC, and either will pin your oven down — here is exactly where to find them on a Westinghouse, and the same spots apply to Chef, Simpson and Electrolux.
Once you have the model number, search it on our site. If the old element is already out, search the part number stamped on its tag or mounting plate instead — that is the fastest match of all.
Late-model Chef, Westinghouse and Simpson ovens
Later-generation ovens from these badges moved to a 2000W ring. If your oven is on the newer side and the two numbers above do not come up for your model, check the 2000W late-model element against your model number — or send us the number and we will confirm the right part before you order.
Damani wall ovens
Damani’s compact wall ovens — DOFF6SS, DA6DOSS and DOMFP-6SS — take their own Damani fan element. It costs typically $30–55, which is worth knowing before anyone talks you into replacing a whole oven over one failed ring.
Model sticker gone? Measure the old element
Stickers wear off, get painted over, or vanish somewhere in a rental’s history. No sticker, no panic — the old element carries enough identity on its own:
- Outer diameter of the ring, in millimetres, across its widest point.
- Tag positions — where the two spade terminals sit relative to the bracket: centred, offset to one side, or angled.
- Bracket shape and the spacing of its screw holes.
- The loop — a single ring, or one that doubles back on itself.
Lay the old element on the bench next to a tape measure, take two photos — the full ring, and a close-up of the tags — and send them through with any numbers you can read off it. We will check it against the listings before you spend a dollar.
The safety part, said plainly
Mechanically, this is one of the simplest jobs in the kitchen: back plate off, two screws, two spade terminals. Our step-by-step replacement guide walks through the whole thing so you know exactly what the job involves. That part is not the issue. The issue is that nearly every built-in and wall oven in Australia is hard-wired to a 240V circuit — there is no plug to pull out.
Two rules, no exceptions:
- Before anyone touches the oven, isolate it at the switchboard and switch off the oven isolator on the wall if one is fitted. Both, every time.
- In most Australian states, electrical work on a hard-wired appliance must be done by a licensed person. That is the law, not fine print.
So the honest play is this: use this page to identify the exact element, buy it, then decide who fits it. A repairer’s call-out and diagnosis typically runs $100–165 before parts, so handing the tradie the correct element at the first visit means one visit instead of two, and no waiting around while a part gets ordered on your behalf.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How do I know it is the fan element and not the thermostat?
A: A dead fan element usually announces itself: cold air with the fan running, a visible blister or burnt patch on the ring, or a pop followed by a tripped safety switch. A failed thermostat more often overheats or never cuts out. If the grill works but fan-forced mode blows cold, the fan element is the prime suspect, and a repairer can confirm it in minutes with a continuity test.
Q: What is the difference between part 2035050 and 0122004541?
A: Both are circular fan-forced elements for Electrolux-family ovens — Westinghouse, Chef, Simpson and Electrolux. 2035050 comes with its mounting bracket; 0122004541 is supplied without one, for ovens that keep their existing bracket. Your model number on the model sticker decides which one is right — send it through and we will check before you order.
Q: Can I replace a fan-forced oven element myself in Australia?
A: In most Australian states, electrical work on a hard-wired 240V appliance must be done by a licensed person, and nearly all built-in ovens are hard-wired. The smart move is to confirm the fault, buy the exact element, and have a licensed repairer or electrician fit it. Whoever does the job, the oven must be isolated at the switchboard and at the wall isolator first.
Q: How much does it cost to fix a fan-forced oven that will not heat?
A: The element itself is usually typically $45–75. A repairer’s call-out and diagnosis typically runs $100–165 before parts, so supplying the correct element yourself and paying only for the fitting keeps the total well below the cost of replacing the oven.
Q: Where do I find the model number on a Westinghouse, Chef or Simpson oven?
A: Open the oven door and check around the edge of the cavity or on the door frame for the model sticker; on a freestanding stove, also look behind the kick panel or the storage drawer. Electrolux-family stickers list a model number and a PNC — either one will match you to the right parts.
Ready to sort it? Open the oven door, find the model sticker, and search the model number — or the part number off the old element — on Oz Appliance Spares. Not sure which element is yours? Send us the model number — a photo of the sticker is perfect — and we will match the part before you order. Order by 12pm and your element leaves Sydney’s Northern Beaches the that same business day.
