Parts for Whirlpool RM978BXVM1: 02 - Cooktop Parts

Specs: 6 x 3/8B

This flat-head screw secures panels, brackets, or trim so they sit flush on your appliance. Replacing a worn or missing screw restores a tight fit and helps prevent vibration, rattling, or shifting components.

• Provides a countersunk, flush-mount fastener for panels, trim, brackets, or covers
• Helps maintain alignment and secure attachment during operation
• Replaces stripped, rusted, or missing hardware
• Symptoms can include loose panels or handles, rattling noises, or visible gaps/misalignment

• Disconnect power (and shut off gas, if applicable) before servicing
• Match screw length and thread to the original for proper fit
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening
• Support the part being fastened to keep alignment while tightening

Color: Black. No longer available in white

10 - 16 x 1/2

Replacement mounting screw for securing panels, brackets, and components to your appliance chassis. Needed when original screws are stripped or missing.

Replacement 8-18 thread screw for securing panels, brackets, and trim on appliances. Replace worn, stripped, or missing screws to keep components aligned.

Size: 6-32 x 9/32 inch.

Metal mounting bracket that secures the receptacle kit to your range. Replace this structural bracket if it's bent, broken, or missing during installation.

Drip pan installs under range burners to catch spills and grease. Replace if cracked, warped, corroded, or heavily stained for a clean cooktop.

This is an 8-inch drip pan that sits beneath the large burner element on an electric range cooktop. It catches spills, crumbs, and grease to keep them from reaching the wiring and components below the cooking surface. Replace this drip pan if it is heavily stained, corroded, warped, or pitted - a damaged pan reduces heat reflection and can create a fire hazard.

Burner won't heat or heats unevenly? This 6 inch surface element restores consistent cooking temperatures. Simple plug-in replacement takes minutes.

Surface element not heating or won't turn on? This 8-inch coil burner fits ranges and cooktops. Simple plug-in replacement takes under 5 minutes.

This part has been discontinued and is no longer available.

This metal clip secures and stabilizes surface burner components on gas cooktops. It prevents burner parts from shifting during cooking and ensures proper alignment for safe gas flow. Install this clip if burner grates move during cooking, flames appear uneven, or burner parts seem loose or misaligned.

This metal clip secures and stabilizes surface burner components on gas cooktops. It prevents burner parts from shifting during cooking and ensures proper alignment for safe gas flow. Install this clip if burner grates move during cooking, flames appear uneven, or burner parts seem loose or misaligned.

Burner not heating? This receptacle kit restores electrical connection to cooktop elements. Most DIYers complete this repair in under 30 minutes.

Burner won't heat or heats unevenly? This 6 inch surface element restores consistent cooking temperatures. Simple plug-in replacement takes minutes.

Surface element not heating or won't turn on? This 8-inch coil burner fits ranges and cooktops. Simple plug-in replacement takes under 5 minutes.