This part is sold individually and is for ranges. The control switch turns the surface element on and off and determines the temperature of the element. This will need to be changed if the control switch has failed and the cooktop is not turning on. It is found underneath the glass cooktop. Before beginning, make sure the circuit breaker ...Read moreis off. You will need to remove the cooktop from the counter. To do this you will need to go underneath and see what kind of brackets are holding it in place. The brackets will vary depending on the make and model and type of countertop is it laying on. These brackets will need to be removed.
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Switch failed
34 of 48 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
John from Fresno, CA
A Bit Difficult
30 - 60 mins
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
I turned off the circuit breaker and tested the cook top. I pulled the cook top out and laid a piece of plywood over the opening to work on the cook top and not scratch the granite counter top. The mistake I made was to turn the cook top upside down and separate the top from the housing. The dampening springs came off the burners and I
... Read more could have damaged the elements (but they checked out ok). I turned the whole assembly right side up again and replaced the switch and put it all back together. It works great...thank you for the part.
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Electric range burner not working due to control switch
21 of 28 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Rodney from Erath, LA
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers, Socket set
Turned off power to counter top range and pulled-up from counter. Set range on counter and removed 16 screws from around the housing allowing me to pull-up and remove range top. Used socket to remove 4 screws holding control switch bracket in place and 2 screws holding bad switch in place. Disconnect wires from bad switch and reconnected
... Read moreto new switch. Placed and screwed switch bracket back in place. Before placing range top back I turned power back on to to test burner operation. Burner and switch operated correctly and I completed screwing range top back in place, setting back down into counter top. Done
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The knobs that came with the range when we bought it from Lowe's were made of plastic. The foil fronts melted off from the heat of the range and burners.
19 of 26 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Larry from Marietta, GA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Removed the old knobs and pushed on the new ones. Easy