Ideal Casing Assembly Long Central Upper Plate 171237

The Ideal 171237 is a long central upper plate, supplied as part of the casing assembly for Ideal Commercial appliances. It forms part of the outer casing structure on the Viscount GTE family, closing and protecting the upper section of the appliance. Ideal lists the item under the part type casing assembly, and it is also referenced under the number 85558074.

• Corrosion, rust staining or blistering across the plate surface
• Distortion or warping of the panel, often after overheating or impact
• Cracks or splits in the plate, particularly around the fixing points
• Fixing holes elongated or torn, so the plate no longer sits square
• The plate failing to seat correctly against the rest of the casing

• Confirm your appliance model against the compatibility list, as the plate is shared across a number of Viscount GTE variants.
• Check the number on the existing plate; 85558074 identifies the same item.
• Inspect any gasket or seal that sits against the plate and replace it if it is damaged before refitting.