How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP4700170 / W10297306 Cooktop (Blk)

Ordered replacement glass - was shipped super fast, removed 4 screws, took out the old glass, popped in the new glass and bingo. Really the easiest repair imaginable. An appliance repair company wanted over $550 to supply and install the same thing - I did it for $250. Thanks Appliance Parts! 

Watched a video or two on line. Ordered part from this site. It arrived in 2 days and was repaired on about 20 mins. Part was exactly what I needed and was more Than $100 less than other sites. 

I ordered the part and the guy I chatted with on the site told me it was very simple and it was!!! He was great! So helpful! Would defiantly order from this company again and again!! 

Looked up the part on AppliancePartsPros.com web site. It arrived 2 days later. Very helpful to have someone assist you with performing this job. My wife helped. Turn off the power, slide the range out, and unplug. Remove the two Phillips screws under the control panel, then lift and pull out. The wiring harnesses are still connected. We opened the oven door slightly and balanced the unit there using a piece of cardboard to prevent scratching. Remove the two Phillips screws on the front holding the cooktop bracket. The top is suppose to lift and slide forward, but had to use a flat scraper or 5-in-1 tool to separate the glass from the gasket/rubber tape that it rests on. Try not to damage it as you will have to reuse. Clean the gaskets and anything else that is dirty. Now just slide the new glass cooktop on being sure to engaging the rear brackets and position the front until the attached metal bracket lines up with the screw holes. Replace the 2 Phillips screws. Put the gasket back on the front edge of the glass cooktop and finesse the control panel back into place. There are 2 blunt ended studs that provide alignment. Reinstall the control panel Phillips screws. Plug in the range and slide back into place. Very glad that we did this job ourselves. 

I ordered a replacement glass top and installed it. It was a Kitchen Aid, I had to remove four screws, clean the gasket, put the new top on and reinstall the screws. The top is independent of the heating elements so it was ridiculously easy. 

Replace the top glass. 

I called Appliance Parts confirmed I was ordering the right top. It arrived in several days packaged securely. I set up for someone to come out and install the new top. It was an easy process. Appliance Parts is very helpful and efficient. 

Went to youtube.com and found a similar model "how-to" video. Installing this part was much easier that the model in the video. You should either record your own videos or provide a link to these existing videos for guidance. It took me about 90 minutes, start to finish. However, if I had to do it again, it would take me 20 now that I know how to do it. thanks... 

Replaced with new one 

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