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Cooktop Components
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Cooktop Removal From Countertop
To remove the cooktop from the countertop:
Caution:
The hold-down brackets, heat baf
fl
e (if
installed), and screws on the bottom of the burner
box can damage the countertop surface. Use care
to protect the countertop appearance.
Open the cabinet door and remove each of the
1.
2 thumbscrews that secure the cooktop to the
bottom of the countertop.
Remove the outer hex-head screw from each
2.
hold-down bracket.
Loosen the inner hex-head screw from each
3.
hold-down bracket.
Cooktop
Countertop
Thumbscrew
Bracket
Inner Screw
Outer Screw
Countertop
Cooktop
WARNING:
Before servicing the cooktop, power
must be removed from the cooktop by turning the
power off at the circuit breaker.
WARNING:
Sharp edges may be exposed when
servicing. Use caution to avoid injury. Wear Kevlar
gloves or equivalent protection.
Note:
When servicing the cooktop, care must be
taken not to scratch or damage the glass.
All components are accessible by removing the
•
glass top.
If the display/touch board is damaged, it can
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be replaced as a unit by removing the glass top
and replacing the touch board. The touch board
is located by pins and springs/foam tape on the
back side of the board.
If the power or
fi
lter boards are damaged, they
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can be replaced by removing the glass top,
removing the elements, removing the touch
board, and removing the aluminum heat shield
and insulation. This will allow access to the
electronics assemblies, and the board can be
removed and replaced.
Appearance Defects
Scratches, marks, discoloration, stains, spots, etc.
can be caused by food, cookware, utensils, cleaning
solutions, or water. Before replacing the cooktop,
use the cooktop cleaning procedure outlined in the
Owner’s Manual.
