The break starts on the right side between the burners and goes all the way around the burner on the right rear.
Electric stove glass top cracked.
Electrical shock could occur if food or liquid were to spill over onto the crack.
How to replace a cracked ceramic ge cooktop.
A glass ceramic electric cooktop doesn t cook as quickly as an induction cooktop according to home stratosphere and it isn t as widely used as a gas cooktop but it has positive features that appeal to homeowners who appreciate its sleek smooth appearance it does however have the unfortunate drawback of being vulnerable to breakage.
The simple answer is no.
The smooth surface of your general electric ceramic cooktop makes cleanup less complicated than a tradition cooktop with coiled burners.
Cooktop glass cracked.
We do not recommend using the cooktop until the unit is repaired.
Using a cracked glass cooktop is dangerous and poses a risk of electrical shock.
Read through the detailed instructions below before starting then use a manufacturer approved replacement part to make the repair.
So is it safe to use a ceramic cooktop that has cracked.
If the glass top on your electric cooktop cracks or breaks follow the step by step instructions in this cooktop repair guide to replace it.
The smallest of cracks can cause dangerous problems.
I dropped my can opener on my stove and broke the glass cooktop.
Have her send you a picture.
But there are some disadvantages to these smooth top appliances.
If it is a single crack running from the edge on a slide in it could be due to sliding the stove out.
It s so much easier than having to remove electric coils and clean out drip pans underneath gas burners.
If the ceramic glass cooktop surface on a cooktop or range is cracked or if the cooktop is pitted you will need service.
If it is a crack across the stove and it is not a slide in and it has the metal edge it was likely the stove.
Just wanted to know if it is still safe to use the unaffected burners until the replacement part comes in.
I in our case it was worth it to replace the top but for some other stoves it won t be.
This basic procedure works for common kenmore frigidaire electrolux whirlpool amana kitchenaid and ge electric cooktops.
This includes all glass cooking surfaces such as radiant induction gas on glass cooktops etc.
If the cooktop has a crack in it the homeowner should not use the cooktop at all.
Electric cooktop ecotouch radiant cooktop 4 burner smoothtop electric cooktop 30 built in electric stove top 240v crah774b 4 4 out of 5 stars 132 345 99 345.
It is a whirlpool model wfe301lvq0.
The only way to be sure the cooktop is safe is to replace it or to replace the glass.
