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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Electric Range/Stove Replace Glass Cooktop #318223684
Kenmore Electric Range/Stove Replace Glass Cooktop #318223684
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$541.94Estimated Savings
$112.5007:15
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the main cooktop on a Kenmore electric range. The most common reason for replacing the cooktop is when it is broken.
All of the information for this stove cooktop replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat head bit, Phillips head bit
All of the information for this stove cooktop replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat head bit, Phillips head bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the main top in your range, you will first need to move the appliance away from the wall and countertop.
2
Now, unplug the power cord.
3
Next, remove the control knobs – you can use wire or string to help pull them off.
4
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the top panel retainers.
5
Now lift the top panel off and disconnect the oven control wire harnesses.
6
Next, remove the screws securing the control bracket.
7
Remove the screw securing the grounding wire as well.
8
Disconnect the surface element wire harnesses and set the bracket aside.
9
Open the door and remove the screws securing the bottom of the control cover.
10
Now remove the screws on top and set the cover aside.
11
Pull the gasket free of the glass top.
12
Remove the screws securing the main top assembly.
13
Note the position of the wire harnesses then lift the main top assembly up and pull it forward to remove.
14
Set the top on a sturdy surface.
15
If applicable, pull the indicator light out.
16
Use a large flathead screwdriver to help remove the retaining brackets from all of the elements.
17
Note the orientation of the elements on the main top then lift the elements out and set them aside.
18
Now remove all of the screws securing the frame to the main top.
19
Lift the frame off the old top.
20
You’re now ready to install the new main top.
21
Align the frame on the new top and replace all of the screws to secure.
22
Prepare the top for the elements by bending up the appropriate bracket tabs.
23
Align all of the elements in their proper positions and secure them with the retaining brackets.
24
Insert the indicator light into the top.
25
Now position the new main top assembly on the range, making sure the wire harnesses are properly positioned.
26
Secure the main top screws.
27
Realign the gasket.
28
Reposition the control cover and replace the screws to secure.
29
Reconnect the surface element wire harnesses.
30
Realign the control bracket and secure the grounding wire with the screw.
31
Replace the mounting screws.
32
Reconnect the oven control wire harnesses.
33
Realign the top panel and replace the retainers to secure.
34
Replace the control knobs.
35
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and carefully slide the range back into place.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the main cooktop on a Kenmore electric range. The most common reason for replacing the cooktop is when it is broken.
All of the information for this stove cooktop replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat head bit, Phillips head bit
All of the information for this stove cooktop replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat head bit, Phillips head bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the main top in your range, you will first need to move the appliance away from the wall and countertop.
2
Now, unplug the power cord.
3
Next, remove the control knobs – you can use wire or string to help pull them off.
4
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the top panel retainers.
5
Now lift the top panel off and disconnect the oven control wire harnesses.
6
Next, remove the screws securing the control bracket.
7
Remove the screw securing the grounding wire as well.
8
Disconnect the surface element wire harnesses and set the bracket aside.
9
Open the door and remove the screws securing the bottom of the control cover.
10
Now remove the screws on top and set the cover aside.
11
Pull the gasket free of the glass top.
12
Remove the screws securing the main top assembly.
13
Note the position of the wire harnesses then lift the main top assembly up and pull it forward to remove.
14
Set the top on a sturdy surface.
15
If applicable, pull the indicator light out.
16
Use a large flathead screwdriver to help remove the retaining brackets from all of the elements.
17
Note the orientation of the elements on the main top then lift the elements out and set them aside.
18
Now remove all of the screws securing the frame to the main top.
19
Lift the frame off the old top.
20
You’re now ready to install the new main top.
21
Align the frame on the new top and replace all of the screws to secure.
22
Prepare the top for the elements by bending up the appropriate bracket tabs.
23
Align all of the elements in their proper positions and secure them with the retaining brackets.
24
Insert the indicator light into the top.
25
Now position the new main top assembly on the range, making sure the wire harnesses are properly positioned.
26
Secure the main top screws.
27
Realign the gasket.
28
Reposition the control cover and replace the screws to secure.
29
Reconnect the surface element wire harnesses.
30
Realign the control bracket and secure the grounding wire with the screw.
31
Replace the mounting screws.
32
Reconnect the oven control wire harnesses.
33
Realign the top panel and replace the retainers to secure.
34
Replace the control knobs.
35
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and carefully slide the range back into place.
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