Ye haw! All the stuff I ordered arrived safe and sound this week so I will be picking up most all misc. hardware for the shelf supports, element mounting, heat deflector and drip pan soon.
If you look closely at the element closeup pic, you can see it is supported by 2 pegs. I have the same on mine. I can lift it up slightly and slide a piecd of foil underneath for easier cleaning. After 2 years, it has not bent at all.I have always seen the element supported
On that one can you control temp