Parts for Kitchenaid KICU500XBL0: 01 - Cooktop Parts

Color: Black Top w/Stainless Trim

Color: Black

This support bracket secures an internal component to the appliance cabinet/frame, restoring proper alignment and reducing wobble or vibration. Replace damaged or missing hardware to keep parts stable and operating as intended. What it does:

• Holds the attached component firmly in place
• Maintains correct alignment and spacing for smooth operation
• Helps prevent rattling, vibration, or sagging caused by a broken bracket
• Common symptoms: loose or wobbling part, misalignment, noise, or visible cracks/broken tabs on the bracket

• 1 support bracket

• Disconnect power before servicing; shut off water supply if working near water lines
• Remove the damaged bracket and retain any model-specific hardware
• Position the new bracket and secure it with the original fasteners
• Verify alignment and operation before restoring power

The cooktop gasket seals the gap between the underside of the cooktop and the burner box/main top. It helps contain spills and debris and limits heat and moisture escape for cleaner operation and a snug, rattle-free fit. What it does:

• Seals the gap between the cooktop and burner box/main top
• Helps prevent liquids, grease, and debris from leaking into the chassis
• Supports a tight fit to minimize rattles and vibration
• Common signs it's needed: torn, flattened, brittle, missing sections, or recurring spills under the top

• 1 cooktop gasket

• Disconnect power and shut off gas supply; wear cut-resistant gloves
• Lift or remove the cooktop/main top to access the gasket path
• Remove the old gasket and residue; clean and dry the sealing surfaces
• Route the new gasket as originally installed without stretching or compressing; reassemble and check fit

This hotplate is a direct-replacement surface element for compatible electric ranges, restoring a solid cooking surface so pots and pans heat evenly. Designed to match OEM fit and function for simple swap-out repairs. What it does:

• Replaces a worn or damaged surface hotplate to restore normal cooking performance
• Heats cookware on the cooktop for boiling, frying, and simmering tasks
• Helps eliminate hot spots and intermittent heating when the element has failed
• Works with the range's existing controls and wiring when matched to the correct terminal configuration

• Turn power to the appliance off at the breaker before service to avoid shock
• This part installs in the cooktop opening and connects to existing element terminals; confirm terminal type and orientation before ordering
• Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and to avoid fingerprints on the heating surface

This is a replacement hotplate surface element that restores a working cooking surface on compatible electric ranges. It provides a direct heating surface for pots and pans and helps ensure even heat transfer during cooking. What it does:

• Heats cookware when the burner control is turned on to allow stovetop cooking
• Replaces a cracked, damaged, or non-heating surface element
• Helps correct uneven heating or intermittent burner operation when element is the fault
• Works with the range's burner control and terminal block to complete the circuit

• One hotplate surface element

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair to avoid shock hazard
• Access the element from the cooktop or underside per your model's service instructions
• Remove and retain any mounting hardware; reconnect terminals in the same orientation
• Inspect burner terminals and wiring for damage; replace damaged wiring or connectors before testing