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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Electric Stove Cooktop Main Top Replacement #WB62X10047
GE Electric Stove Cooktop Main Top Replacement #WB62X10047
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Total Parts Cost
$122.49Estimated Savings
$112.5003:57
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the main cooktop on GE electric stovetops. The most common reason for replacing the cooktop is if it is damaged.
All of the information in this cooktop replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit, flat-head bit
All of the information in this cooktop replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit, flat-head bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the main top on your electric cooktop you should shut off the power supply to the appliance.
2
Next, remove all of the surface elements and drip pans.
3
Use a phillips-head screwdriver or a quarter inch socket to remove the screws securing all four receptacles.
4
Carefully lift the appliance away from the countertop to remove the hinge screws and washers.
5
Pull off all four surface element knobs.
6
You can now lift up the old main top and remove it.
7
Prepare the new main top for installation by transferring the dial seals and indicator jewel from the old top to the new one.
8
Now align the new top on the housing and replace the washers and hinge screws.
9
Realign the appliance in the countertop
10
Replace the surface element knobs.
11
Align of all of the receptacles on the new main top and replace the screws to secure.
12
Reposition all of the drip pans.
13
Replace the four surface elements by inserting the terminals into the receptacles at a 40 degree angle and align the metal supports with the notches in the drip pans.
14
With the repair completed, turn on the power supply back on and your cooktop should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the main cooktop on GE electric stovetops. The most common reason for replacing the cooktop is if it is damaged.
All of the information in this cooktop replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit, flat-head bit
All of the information in this cooktop replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit, flat-head bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the main top on your electric cooktop you should shut off the power supply to the appliance.
2
Next, remove all of the surface elements and drip pans.
3
Use a phillips-head screwdriver or a quarter inch socket to remove the screws securing all four receptacles.
4
Carefully lift the appliance away from the countertop to remove the hinge screws and washers.
5
Pull off all four surface element knobs.
6
You can now lift up the old main top and remove it.
7
Prepare the new main top for installation by transferring the dial seals and indicator jewel from the old top to the new one.
8
Now align the new top on the housing and replace the washers and hinge screws.
9
Realign the appliance in the countertop
10
Replace the surface element knobs.
11
Align of all of the receptacles on the new main top and replace the screws to secure.
12
Reposition all of the drip pans.
13
Replace the four surface elements by inserting the terminals into the receptacles at a 40 degree angle and align the metal supports with the notches in the drip pans.
14
With the repair completed, turn on the power supply back on and your cooktop should be ready for use.
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