The Surface Element is an OEM part for Bosch cooktop and ranges. Measuring 6 inches across, it provides focused heat from below for smaller sized cookware. Causes of a bad 6" plug-in element generally relate to normal wear and tear over time. Spills left on the coils could potentially cause issues by corroding internal wiring or damaging heating components. Symptoms of a bad narrow surface element can include: The element heating intermittently or not at all Only parts of the coil visibly heating up Buzzing or clicking coming from below the element Tripped circuit breakers affecting that specific element This genuine OEM Bosch part is also compatible with Thermador, Gaggenau and select Kenmore models.00484782 (AP2834564) replaces 00485541, 01-02-821, 1013747, 14-29-661, 14-29-998, 484782, 485541, AH3468205, EA3468205, PS3468205, PS8718502.