is it a surface igniter or arc/spark type. i know nothing about those.....but heating elements are just high temp resisters that must complete a circuit to work---failure equals an open--u can test with a continuity tester but ohmage will give you and ideal of integrity of the element....
burnt in 2 pieces? is there a reset for the ign cycle?
do you see voltage on 1 side of the element...probably doesnt matter if element is burnt in 2......time to make some passionate sex and steam that place up, huh?