Component Access And Service Procedures; Removing Cooktop Glass - Electrolux E36IC75FSS Service Manual

COMPONENT ACCESS AND SERVICE PROCEDURES

WARNING
To gain access to the various component parts of the cooktop assembly it must be uninstalled from
the cabinet and counter top. Depending on the location of the power supply junction box it may also
be necessary to disconnect the cooktop power fl ex cable from the junction box.
Remove the screws securing the cooktop to the mounting brackets and lift the cooktop assembly out
of the cut out in the counter. Place the cooktop assembly on a stable protected work surface. Use
wooden blocks or other suitable material as spacers to support the cooktop assembly from below and
avoid pressure on the power cable strain relief.

Removing Cooktop Glass

Begin disassembly by removing the side
Fig. 21
Side Shield
heat shields (Fig 21) found on each side of
the cooktop chassis. These shields must be
replaced prior to reinstalling the unit into the
cabinet. Note that the 90 degree fl ange on the
shield goes up next to the cooktop glass.
Next remove the fi ve screws indicated by the
Fig. 21A
arrows in the photo (Fig 21A) and remove
the vent defl ector at the front edge of the
cooktop.
Remove the remaining screws that secure
the cooktop glass and frame to the burner
box (Fig 21B). Lift the rear edge of the
cooktop glass and tilt it toward you to access
the touch control harness plug (Fig 17c).
Disconnect the plug from the control edge
connector. The control will remain secured
to the cooktop glass. Remove Screws Fig. 21B
Carefully lift the cooktop glass and frame
Fig.21C
away from the assembly.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the screws
that secure the plastic spacers found on the left
the cooktop.
and right hand sides of
With the glass top and frame removed
the induction coils and insulation pad are
accessible for service. (Fig.21D)
Induction Coils
Insulation
Pad
Use care when handling the induction coils
and insulation panel to prevent damage.
! CAUTION !
When handling or servicing electronic parts
follow proper procedures to avoid component
damage due to static discharge
Touch Control Harness Plug
Fig.21D
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