surface element
				   		Heating element on which cooking takes place.
				
 
					
					
					
						terminal 
						Metal part making electric contact.
				  	
 
					
						tubular element 
						Spiral-shaped electric resistor that heats up as a current passes through it.
				  	
 
					
						trim ring 
						Decorative part supporting the drip bowl and surface element.
				  	
 
					
						drip bowl 
						Small container placed beneath the surface element to catch cooking spills.