Kenmore Electric Glass Top Stove Repair

A Kenmore glass stove top range is a type of electric stove top that has a smooth glass surface. These forms of cook tops are also called ceramic stove tops. Repairing damage to the top of the glass is a simple process. Only chips can be repaired. If the glass itself it broken or has large cracks, then you will have to replace the entire stove top glass, which is still cheaper than replacing the entire stove.

Chip Repair

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  Sand the chip with sandpaper to remove some of the jagged edges from the chip. You will not be able to patch the chip, but you can make it safe to cook on the stove again.

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  Make a paste from baking soda and water. Scrub the paste into the chip with a soft cloth. Buff the chipped area until the chip is smooth to the touch and you can glide your finger between the chip and top glass surface without feeling a sharp edge.

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  Rinse the area with water to remove baking soda residue.

Glass Top Replacement

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  Turn off the power to the stove top from the circuit breaker. Disconnect the wires from the stove top with your hands or pliers.

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  Lift any broken pieces of glass carefully so that you do not cut your hands. Throw the broken glass pieces away.

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  Unscrew the screws holding the stove top in place. Pull the stove top up from the back hinges, and pull it gently away from the hinges. You may have to unscrew the glass top from the bottom hinges.

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  Place the new glass over the stove. Screw the hinges in place and then screw the glass top down. Connect all wires and turn the circuit breaker back on to reconnect power to the stove.