Cooktop; Surface Burner Igniters - GE C2S985 Technical Service Manual

Surface Burner Igniters

The igniters for the single burners are inserted thru
the cooktop and attached to the burner brackets. All
of the igniter wires will be included in a single wire
harness.
To remove the single burner igniter:
1. Remove the grates, burner caps, and heads.
2. If able to reach under the burner hole, push the
igniter out of the cooktop. Otherwise, carefully
insert a small, fl at blade screwdriver between
the edge of the igniter and the cooktop to gently
pry the igniter up.
Igniter
Igniter
Caution: When removing the wire from the igniter, do
not damage the heat shrink insulation on the wire. If
damaged, repair insulation with fi berglass tape.
3. Unplug the wire from the igniter.
Note: When connecting the igniter, ensure the wire is
pressed as far as possible into the igniter base.

Cooktop

The cooktop can be removed without disconnecting
the gas supply to the range and without discon-
necting the manifold inlet gas tube to the manifold.
WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when
servicing. Use caution to avoid injury. Wear Kevlar
gloves or equivalent protection.
To remove the cooktop (Café models):
1. Remove the grates, burner caps, and heads.
2. Remove the surface burner igniters. (See
.)
Burner Igniters
3. Remove the fi fteen T-15 Torx screws from the
burners.
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