Customer Questions and Answers for Cooktop by Whirlpool

Hello Dottie! The replacement cooktop is part number WPW10204950. The part itself does not come with instructions, however, I have located the service manual and here are some instructions from the manufacture. Hope they help! Maintop Assembly Removal 1. Remove power from unit. 2. Remove range from installation position, see “Removing and Replacing Range” procedure. 3. Remove air grill, filter, grill grates, aeration pan and cartridges (select models). 4. Remove screws from plenum area at front of opening. 5. Open oven door and remove screws securing maintop to oven chassis, located on the bottom of control panel and along the outside edges of the maintop. 6. Remove cartridge receptacles and grill pans (select models). 7. Label and disconnect wiring to elements (select models). 8. Remove screws securing element mounting brackets to maintop assembly (select models). 9. Gently remove elements from mounting brackets to prevent damage to glass top (select models). 10.Reverse procedure to reinstall maintop assembly. Removing and Replacing Range 1. Remove power from unit. 2. Disconnect downdraft blower motor and remove flex ducting to the blower and range (select models). NOTE: To avoid countertop damage, do not move range forward until range has been raised enough to clear all cabinetry. 3. Pull the range forward out of the cabinet opening. 4. Disconnect or unplug the power cord leading from unit to fuse box or junction box depending on unit. 5. Replace the oven using the installation instructions and anti-tip bracket(s).