DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the surface burner base on Maytag cooktops. The most common reasons for replacing the burner base are when the base is broken or the flame is uneven.
All of the information in this burner base replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn Air, Amana, Kenmore, Magic Chef, Ikea
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace a burner base on your gas cooktop unplug the appliance
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Turn off the gas supply.
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Now, remove the burner grate and cap covering the base you’re replacing.
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Use a t-15 torx head screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the burner base.
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Install the new burner base by lining up the electrode with the hole in the base then replace the mounting screws to secure.
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Replace the burner cap and grate.
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With the repair completed, turn the gas supply back on plug the appliance back in and your cooktop should be ready for use.