I ordered the replacement cook surface replacement, but I am not able to figure out how to remove the old cook surface. I have reviewed videos on similar model and, but none have the controls in front of the unit. I have removed the screws on the futon and back, but it appears that the entire burner box and cook surface comes up as one unit and does not separate. Looking for the trick to make this work. Is it necessary to remove the control knobs first?I do appreciate any advise you can offer.
Here is the parts list for your model and a Tech tip for your model.Maybe it will help you.Parts List follow screw location that may help you with components that have to be taken off!
My Frigidaire model is FCFE3083AS and it is listed in the “Cooktop/Carrier Box Disassembly” document. I removed 5 screws on the bottom of the Control Panel (19) and tried to remove it but it doesn’t budge and I am hesitant to apply any force. Do I need to move it outward at the bottom and then upward to separate it from the bracket (11) ? I need to replace an infinite switch. Thank you.
UPDATE: I figured it out. The bottom of the Control Panel (19) stuck between the oven cabinet and the bracket (11) (front control support). Used a drywall knife to separate them. So yes, “move it outward at the bottom and then upward” is the right way to remove it. But the length of the electrical cables connected to the switches and the PC Board is another sad story.
