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