JGP945SEK2SS General Electric Cooktop - Overview

Hello Bill and thank you for writing. Carefully lift off the burner grates and remove all of the burner caps using Phillip's head screwdriver unthread the screws securing the burner heads disconnect all of the spark wires from the surface igniters attached to the heads now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the retaining clips detach the main top and use a quarter inch wrench to unthread the screw to release the grounding wire you can now set the main top aside next remove all of the burner control knobs unthread the mounting screws securing the burner valves to the front manifold panel open the oven door and remove the screws securing the bottom of the manifold the panel now remove the screws on top set the front manifold panel aside next unthread the screws to release the support bracket detach the appropriate spark switch use a half-inch wrench to unthread the nut securing the gas tube to the burner valve now unthread the screws securing the mounting clamp and remove the old valve before you install the new burner valve confirm that the gasket is intact align the new valve on the manifold position the mounting clamp then thread and tighten the screw attach the gas tube to the valve then thread and tighten the nut snap the spark switch onto the new valve reposition the support bracket and secure it with the screws reposition the front manifold panel replace the mounting screws on top secure the two mounting screws on the bottom as well align the manifold in the panel and replace the screws to secure the burner valves replace the burner control knobs before you reinstall the main top we recommend inserting the spark wires in the orifice, holders to secure them now set the main top on the frame and secure the grounding wire with the screw reposition the right side of the main top first by hooking the rear edge on the mounting tab so the top is seated under the vent now position the rear edge on the left mounting tab making sure the officeholders protrude through the holes in the main top snap the front edge into place when replacing the burner heads first connect the spark wires to the surface igniters align the heads and rethread the screws to secure replace the burner caps and reposition the grates with the repair completed. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.