Glass cooktop replacement
 

Frigidaire FES365ESA

Found diagrams, parts list, and part, but they don't show how the top
is fastened.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/pa...del_id=5154357

I tried to talk her into just replacing the stove (because I hate that
SOB, and I assume it's going to have to be pulled out anyway, and it's
just a few short steps to the curb...), no dice.

Thanks!
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- gpsman

Glass cooktop replacement
 

On Jul 31, 2:13*pm, gpsman wrote:
Frigidaire FES365ESA

Found diagrams, parts list, and part, but they don't show how the top
is fastened.http://www.appliancepartspros.com/pa...del_id=5154357

I tried to talk her into just replacing the stove (because I hate that
SOB, and I assume it's going to have to be pulled out anyway, and it's
just a few short steps to the curb...), no dice.

Thanks!

Maybe this helps...?
http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/...-assembly.html

R

Glass cooktop replacement
 

On Jul 31, 2:30*pm, RicodJour wrote:
On Jul 31, 2:13*pm, gpsman wrote:

Frigidaire FES365ESA

Found diagrams, parts list, and part, but they don't show how the top
is fastened.http://www.appliancepartspros.com/pa...del_id=5154357

I tried to talk her into just replacing the stove (because I hate that
SOB, and I assume it's going to have to be pulled out anyway, and it's
just a few short steps to the curb...), no dice.

Thanks!

Maybe this helps...?http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/...ng-ranges-cook...

R

The replacement procedure for the ones I've been involved with is
simple. First you look at the cost of the new cooktop, usually ~
$250+, then you just buy a new stove. I guess if it's a high end
model it might be worth it. I have a friend who has a rental
property. He bought a glass top stove on sale for about that $250
price. Within a couple months a renter broke it and that's what the
replacement part cost. His was still working, so he elected to just
leave it cracked.

Glass cooktop replacement
 

"gpsman" wrote in message
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Frigidaire FES365ESA

Found diagrams, parts list, and part, but they don't show how the top
is fastened.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/pa...del_id=5154357

I tried to talk her into just replacing the stove (because I hate that
SOB, and I assume it's going to have to be pulled out anyway, and it's
just a few short steps to the curb...), no dice.

Thanks!
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- gpsman

If you don't have natural gas, get a propane stove. New one are easier to
clean and cook far better than the glass tops. Work on the better cooking
angle and good luck.

Glass cooktop replacement
 

On Jul 31, 11:09*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:

If you don't have natural gas, get a propane stove. New one are easier to
clean and cook far better than the glass tops. *Work on the better cooking
angle and good luck.

My nephew is a recently minted professional chef, and has worked in a
few very good restaurants in the NYC area. Apparently the portable
induction cookers are becoming very popular. I figure it professional
chefs can use them, they're good enough for just about anyone. Still,
it -ahem- boils down to personal preference and what you're used to.

R

Glass cooktop replacement
 

On Jul 31, 11:13*am, gpsman wrote:
Frigidaire FES365ESA

Found diagrams, parts list, and part, but they don't show how the top
is fastened.http://www.appliancepartspros.com/pa...del_id=5154357

I tried to talk her into just replacing the stove (because I hate that
SOB, and I assume it's going to have to be pulled out anyway, and it's
just a few short steps to the curb...), no dice.

Thanks!
*-----

- gpsman

On my kitchenaide they arent 'fastened'. Remove the front control
panel (2 screws IIRC) and the top just slides off.

Harry K

Glass cooktop replacement
 

"RicodJour" wrote

My nephew is a recently minted professional chef, and has worked in a
few very good restaurants in the NYC area. Apparently the portable
induction cookers are becoming very popular. I figure it professional
chefs can use them, they're good enough for just about anyone. Still,
it -ahem- boils down to personal preference and what you're used to.

R

Induction makes some sense in that it reduces heat and they are supposed to
be very controllable. I'd have to toss some of my favorite cookware though
as it won't work on my copper pans or my Woll aluminum or my griddle.

Glass cooktop replacement
 

On Jul 31, 2:30*pm, RicodJour wrote:
On Jul 31, 2:13*pm, gpsman wrote:

Thanks!

Maybe this helps...?http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/...ng-ranges-cook...

Maybe. Removing the control panel seems the obvious first step, but
just like that guy I don't want to take it more apart than necessary.
I suspect the new top will offer some hints, but the order to order
that has not yet been issued. That might be a sign we're getting a
new unit, but probably not.

I tried to get a NG unit when we got this one, the kitchen is already
plumbed for it (which I didn't know at the time), and she loves our NG
grill (that girl will grill in a blizzard, or monsoon) but... she
don't listen to n o - b o d y.

I tried switching her to an induction unit, just to -consider- it,
without success. And it's not the money, we have plenty.

Thanks everyone, for the responses. I guess I'll shoot some pics of
the procedure for the next guy, if I do end up swapping it out.

In the meantime, any additional input is welcome.

Thanks again!
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- gpsman

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On Aug 1, 11:50*am, gpsman wrote:

Thanks everyone, for the responses. *I guess I'll shoot some pics of
the procedure for the next guy, if I do end up swapping it out.

Turned out to be a piece of cake. Once the control panel was removed
disassembly procedure was obvious.

An extra set of hands made swapping the 4 elements no issue.

A comparable unit was ~$1200 local, and since the morons that broke it
will be covering the cost of the part and labor there is no expense,
to us.

They also managed to break the icemaker (TBX21TAYARWW),
some****inghow, I'm working on that now (and hoping to just replace
it).

Thanks to everyone for their interest and input.
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- gpsman

Glass cooktop replacement
 

"gpsman" wrote

Turned out to be a piece of cake. Once the control panel was removed
disassembly procedure was obvious.

Thanks to everyone for their interest and input.

Thanks for the follow up too. Most people don't take the time.

Glass cooktop replacement
 

On Aug 7, 2:12*pm, gpsman wrote:

A comparable unit was ~$1200 local, and since the morons that broke it
will be covering the cost of the part and labor there is no expense,
to us.

They also managed to break the icemaker (TBX21TAYARWW),
some****inghow, I'm working on that now (and hoping to just replace
it).

It sounds like you found some keepers...as in "keep them away from my
stuff!"

R

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On Aug 7, 5:09*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
"gpsman" wrote

Turned out to be a piece of cake. *Once the control panel was removed
disassembly procedure was obvious.
Thanks to everyone for their interest and input.

Thanks for the follow up too. *Most people don't take the time. *

Ditto.

R

Glass cooktop replacement
 

On Aug 7, 9:11*pm, RicodJour wrote:
On Aug 7, 5:09*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:

Thanks for the follow up too. *Most people don't take the time. *

Ditto.

I know, it's kind of disconcerting to be left hanging, not knowing if
your response was even read. But then I just realized, I was thinking
nobody would care about this follow-up when I posted it.

Maybe some of them think the same thing...
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- gpsman