DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the cooktop on a Kitchenaid double oven gas range (model #KFGD500ESS04). 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: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the cooktop on your double oven gas range…
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…be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
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Shut off the gas supply as well.
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Pull off the five control knobs.
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Open the upper oven door and use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three lower screws securing the manifold panel.
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Next, unthread the two upper screws securing the panel.
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With the screws unthreaded, you can lift off the panel.
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Use an adjustable wrench to unthread the nut to release the gas supply tube from the manifold.
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Use the phillips-head screwdriver or a quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the front screws securing the cooktop.
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Lift the cooktop assembly up and support it.
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Remove all five burner caps.
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Using the phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the two screws securing the center surface burner cover.
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Now use a t-20 torx bit to unthread the two screws securing each burner base.
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Lift the bases straight up to remove.
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Now use the phillips-head screwdriver or the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the screws securing the manifold assembly brackets to the cooktop.
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Detach the surface igniter wire retainers.
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You can now fully remove the old cooktop.
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Install the new cooktop…
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…by positioning it on the frame.
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Thread the screws to secure the manifold assembly to the front of the cooktop.
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Position each orifice assembly…
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…align the burner base…and thread the screws to secure.
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You’ll need to secure the center surface burner cover with its own set of screws.
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Replace the burner caps.
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Snap the wire retainers onto the front edge of the cooktop.
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Remove the support and lower the cooktop assembly.
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Thread and tighten the two front screws.
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Insert the gas supply tube into the manifold and thread the nut – be careful not to damage the tube by overtightening the nut.
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Realign the manifold panel on the support brackets.
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Thread and tighten the upper and lower screws to secure.
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Replace the control knobs on the valve stems.
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Turn the gas supply back on…
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…plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply…
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…and the gas range should be ready for use.