meter it first,
last thing you want to be doing is purchasing a fairly expensive element only to find its something else,
use a multimeter across the element terminals,
use either the ohms or the continuity setting,
you are looking for a reading of over 16 ohms,or a audiable tone on continuity,.
Basically you are checking the element for open or closed circuit,
open circuit is a fail.
Best to make sure.
you can purchase a new element from
www.espares.co.uk
hope this info helps and good luck with the repair.
paul, February 2012