Customer Questions and Answers for Cooktop (Top Panel) by Whirlpool

This replacement cooktop surface panel forms the appliance's upper cooking surface. It restores a smooth, level top, protects internal components from spills, and ensures correct alignment of the surface components for safe, reliable everyday use.

• Forms the cooking surface and covers the chassis beneath
• Provides openings/mounting points for surface components
• Common failure signs: cracks, chips, dents, rust, or finish damage that won't clean
• Warping or broken mounting points causing components not to sit flat or secure

• Disconnect power; for gas models also shut off the gas supply
• Wear cut-resistant gloves; handle carefully to avoid bending, chipping, or scratching
• Transfer surface components (e.g., burners/elements, bezels, gaskets, screws) from the old panel as directed by your model's service information
• After reassembly, restore power and, for gas units, check connections for leaks before use