This is foam tape and it is usually used in conjunction with your range, specifically on the cooktop. Its purpose is to help seal the edges of the cook top to the counter top. Another of its functions...
We'd purchased a new house and the previous owner had glued the knob in place when we noted it was broken--which 'repair' lasted about as long as the inspection did. Once we were able to locate the model #, it was easy to order the new knob (I got a couple as I have little faith that this will not happen again.)
Easy order, fa
... Read morest service, and easy re-installation: simply popping the new knob onto the metal rod protruding from the cooktop.
1.- going online to orden part 2 disconnect the power from the aplaince shoot Dow the power 3 tear down the appliance and disconnect the four terminals from the damage part reconnect the terminals to th new part reensamble the appliance and ready to go save $275 bucks in handy man labor
Turned off power at circuit breaker. Disconnected electrical connections from stove and lifted stove top out of counter. Removed glass top by removing about 8 screws from side of stove top.Replaced burner element and replaced glass top.
