I dropped a heavy pan on the top and it has a small crack. i'm guessing it will get bigger. It is just a stove top, inserted in my countertop. Can this be replaced?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Yes, the glass cook top can be replaced. These counter top inserts are actually fairly simple to repair, but the entire assembly usually has to be uninstalled to accomodate removing the glass top and installing a new one. You will need to provide a model number by opening the cabinet underneath the cook top and looking for a nameplate in order for me to assist you further in determing a part number, cost and how to disassemble.
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Should be able to get a replacement glass top if it is not too old, but would need to have the full model number to find the exact part number. Look under the unit, near where the power enters the cooktop to find a model / serial number sticker. If you comment that back to me, I'll look up your part number for you.
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clean the orfices the little holes where gas comes out use a very small drill bit be careful not to make orifices[holes] bigger than they already are they are designed for x amount of gas to pass through as per design.
Well not sure how long it has been in use,but igniters will go bad anywhere from 5-15 years depending on use and if the stove has been moved or dropped.The igniter is very fragile and when you look at it the crack that stops it from working is very small and many times is hard to find.Well hope this helps.
If you dont see it around the door or inside the stove you'll have to raise the top and it should be there somewhere. The part number for the glass top I can get for you if I have the model number
its not too bad.kill the power.then under the frount of the top where the top meets the oven door .under there are screws remove those and the top lifts up as on hinges.their is a ground screw wire to loose and unplug the the wire harness that connects the burners to the rest of the stove.then all is disconnected so lift entire top off from hinged area and set upside down on table.transfer all burners to new top thats nexted to old one upside down also.when done reinstall.ive done lots wont be bad.please dont for get to help me with my rateings.God bless ,tom
Two possible reasons come to mind.
1. There most likely was a short circuit that activated the top unit. Was any part of the top glowing when you looked at it while it was crackling?
2. Be aware that glass tops CANNOT take as heavy a load of pots and pans as a STANDARD range can. The glass will crack. The stress can accumulate over a period of time and you will be left with the 4 am madness dim experienced.
If anyone out there finds themselves in a similar situation, don't wait when you hear the crackling. Pull the the range plug, or find the ranges circuit breaker in your electrical box and turn it off.
Are you using natural gas or propane (LP)? It sounds like you may need to change the orifice size on the gas lines going to each burner. If you are using LP and have the orifice set for Natural gas, the flames will burn higher and hotter, causing heavy soot. Under each burner, there should be a small nut with a hole in the center at the end of the gas line. The hole for Natural gas has a slightly larger diameter than one for LP. Your stove should have come with extra orifices as part of a conversion kit. Could this be the case? There's also another orifice in the main gas regulator in the back of the stove. Have you checked to see if the orifice for the regulator is set correctly? Does the oven burn hotter than usual with heavy soot, too? If you could please answer these questions first, I can give you better advice. Let me know...
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