Christopher S Dallas , TX April 25, 2016 Appliance: Maytag Slide-In Electric Range JES9800BAS18 Maytag Range Jes9800bas18: Cracked cooktop. How to replace Cooktop. Great service from appliancepartspros.com – part delivered NEXT DAY! Instructions: Disconnect power and downvent ducts. Remove burner knobs and unscrew 3 hex screws on sides, 2 hex screws on back, 4 hex screws under control panel, 2 screws on side of control panel, disconnect 2 cables to burners. Place broken cooktop upside down on cardboard next to new cooktop (also upside down). Remove 2 hex screws on each burner and cup holding wires, then carefully transfer burners to new cooktop and fasten with hex screws. Place cooktop on top of unit carefully and re-fasten all hex screws, re-connect power cords and reaffix control panel to unit and pop on the burner knobs. Plug in unit and connect ducts to downvent unit before using. 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes