A surface element switch, also known as a burner/infinite switch, is a device used to control and regulate the heat output of the burners on a stovetop or cooktop. This switch is controlled with a kno...
Unplugged the range. Removed the screws holding the flat top from the front bottom (inside doorway) Unplugged the two connects at the back and removed the ground screw. Unscrewed the bar holding the elements and remove the element. Replaced with new element. Installation is reverse of removal. Very easy if you ar
... Read moree careful..Always unplug your appliance before working on it.
Lifted range top, disconnected and labled wires from old switch, removed old switch, replaced wires on new switch, installed new switch. NOTE: Local appliance store informed me that the electric cooktop was too old and that a replacement switch was not available and wanted to sell me a new cooktop for $795! I found the switch
... Read moreon PartSelect and repaired the cooktop. Total cost... UNDER THIRTY DOLLARS!!
Turned power completely off. Removed knob from front panel. Opened range top cover. Removed 3 screws from aluminum panel protector behind the element switch. Once panel is removed you can see the switch element. Remove 2 screws from the front panel that connects to the element switch. Remove the old element and replace with new element ma
... Read moreking sure that each of the 5 wires on the old element is transferred one by one to the new element. Reverse the process in putting it all together. Turn on the power and walla you've have a new stove. You just save $600 plus.
