"jibberjabber" > wrote in message
>
> We initially cook it on a perforated metal pan then move it directly to
> the wire rack (no pan) for the last few minutes. The pizza is 4-6"
> directly over the red coil at that time. Will we lose this ability with a
> hidden element?

In that case, you will lose some of the infrared rays and the direct heat
from them.