Customer Questions and Answers for Cooktop Gasket by Whirlpool

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