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Broken Glass on Smoothtop range...replacing?
Hi, all.
I have a Whirlpool RC3024 ceran-top range. Yesterday, the glass top was broken due to a minor accident. Local suppliers quote replacement glass to be about $300, which is what I was expecting, but I've not been able to find out details on how to physically replace the glass. If someone has any information on how to accomplish this, I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance, -intrepid |
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Broken Glass on Smoothtop range...replacing?
MY buddy dropped a hammer through one and we researched fixing it.
The cooktop is a factory sealed unit so the whole thing get's replaced. As a result we replaced the entire range for about $150 more than the repair would have cost. Now when he remodels kitchens he plywoods over the tops! wrote: Hi, all. I have a Whirlpool RC3024 ceran-top range. Yesterday, the glass top was broken due to a minor accident. Local suppliers quote replacement glass to be about $300, which is what I was expecting, but I've not been able to find out details on how to physically replace the glass. If someone has any information on how to accomplish this, I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance, -intrepid |
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Broken Glass on Smoothtop range...replacing?
All:
After I posted this, I discovered that the glass is captured onto the unit via the top trim strip, which itself is secured to the sides of the unit via a series of simple screws. I removed the screws, lifted off the trim strip, and removed the broken pieces with no difficulty. It is not sealed or glued in place; it merely rests atop the cooktop box. It turns out there was another entire shard of glass that had broken through which was invisible until I started removing the pieces. I did contemplate replacing the unit with a conventional cooktop, but scheduling an installer for the electrical hookup is going to be more of a hassle than it's worth (plus an extra hundred bucks apparently). I can replace the glass myself in five minutes, so I plan to order the replacement glass later today. Thanks, intrepid Dave Bugg wrote: wrote: If someone has any information on how to accomplish this, I'd appreciate it. The whole top is replaced, not just the glass. Mine has developed cracks throughout the whole top; I've been ignoring it and will replace the whole unit when it no longer functions. -- Dave www.davebbq.com |
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Broken Glass on Smoothtop range...replacing?
All:
Don't know if anyone is even keeping up with this, but just in case.... I was able to order the replacement glass from Whirlpool, and installed it as predicted in about 10 minutes. The stove is back in operation and working perfectly. -intrepid wrote: All: After I posted this, I discovered that the glass is captured onto the unit via the top trim strip, which itself is secured to the sides of the unit via a series of simple screws. I removed the screws, lifted off the trim strip, and removed the broken pieces with no difficulty. It is not sealed or glued in place; it merely rests atop the cooktop box. It turns out there was another entire shard of glass that had broken through which was invisible until I started removing the pieces. I did contemplate replacing the unit with a conventional cooktop, but scheduling an installer for the electrical hookup is going to be more of a hassle than it's worth (plus an extra hundred bucks apparently). I can replace the glass myself in five minutes, so I plan to order the replacement glass later today. Thanks, intrepid Dave Bugg wrote: wrote: If someone has any information on how to accomplish this, I'd appreciate it. The whole top is replaced, not just the glass. Mine has developed cracks throughout the whole top; I've been ignoring it and will replace the whole unit when it no longer functions. -- Dave www.davebbq.com |
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All: Don't know if anyone is even keeping up with this, but just in case.... I was able to order the replacement glass from Whirlpool, and installed it as predicted in about 10 minutes. The stove is back in operation and working perfectly. Good job. Glad it worked out so well. -- Dave www.davebbq.com |
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Broken Glass on Smoothtop range...replacing?
Sounds great but how much was the replacement glass?
Dave Bugg wrote: wrote: All: Don't know if anyone is even keeping up with this, but just in case.... I was able to order the replacement glass from Whirlpool, and installed it as predicted in about 10 minutes. The stove is back in operation and working perfectly. Good job. Glad it worked out so well. -- Dave www.davebbq.com |
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