Cooktop Panel - GE JB905 Technical Service Manual

Cooktop Panel

The ceramic glass cooktop is sealed into the
cooktop frame and is not replaceable as a
separate part. The cooktop panel comes as a
complete assembly (frame and ceramic glass).
Removal and Replacement
1. Disconnect power.
2. Open the door and remove the 2 screws
which secure the cooktop panel to the front
oven frame.
Caution: Lifting the cooktop panel too high can
break the glass.
Caution: Lifting the cooktop panel too high can
pull wires out of the electrical connectors.
Note: Some components can be replaced by
propping the cooktop panel without removing it.
3. Lift the front of the cooktop panel upward to
approximately 45°.
Range Components
4. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
5. Remove the screw and disconnect the
Note: The cooktop panel hinge slots rest on a
hinge pin mounted to each end plate.
6. Lift the front of the cooktop panel upward to
7. Lower the rear of the cooktop panel to
8. Lift the cooktop panel upwards and over the
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grounding wire.
Screw
Ground Wire
Disconnect
Hinge Slot
approximately 45° (see illustration (A) on next
page).
disengage the hinges from the hinge pins (see
illustration (B) on next page).
hinge pin and remove the cooktop panel (see
illustration (C) on next page).
Disconnect
End Plate
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