Whirlpool Electric Cooktop Terminal Block Replacement #WPW10245259

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$29.67

Estimated Savings

$112.50

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Description

This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the terminal block on a Whirlpool electric cooktop (model #G9CE3065XS01). The most common reason for replacing the terminal block is if the cooktop is not receiving power or the power is inconsistent.

All of the information in this terminal block replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool

Tools used: phillips-head screwdriver, quarter inch nut driver

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Whirlpool Electric Cooktop - G9CE3065XS01

Electric Cooktop Terminal Block Replacement

Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 3/8th inch socket or nut driver

Shock

Be sure to turn off the power supply to the junction box.

Unthread the screws securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.

Untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the power and grounding wires.

Loosen the conduit connector screw or screws,then remove the conduit cable from the junction box.

Next, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to fully unthread the two clamping screws from the clamping brackets.

Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to loosen the adjustment screws securing the clamping brackets.

Rotate the brackets inward, then tighten the screws.

Heavy

You can now lift the cooktop out of the cut-space in the counter-top and set the cooktop on a sturdy surface.

Using a quarter-inch nut driver or a Phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the twelve screws securing the glass top to the base.

Sharp

Carefully lift the top off and set it aside.

Note the position of the rear left surface element spring clips, then detach the element from the support rail.

Note the orientation of the wires connected to the terminal block, then use a 3/8th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the nuts securing the wires.

With all of the wires detached, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the terminal block to the base.

Remove the old block.

You?re now ready to install the new terminal block.

Since the cooktop is already grounded, you will not have to secure the grounding strap installed on the new block.

Aligning it on the base and secure it with the screws.

Position the cooktop power wires on the posts first, then thread the nuts to secure.

Next, align the incoming power wires on the posts and secure them with the nuts.

Reinstall the surface element by inserting the spring clips into the slots in the support rail.

Realign the glass top on the base, then thread and tighten the screws to secure.

Now realign the cooktop in the cut-out space of the countertop.

Loosen the two adjustment screws and rotate the clamping brackets outward, then tighten the screws.

Next, thread one of the clamping screws through the outermost hole in the bracket.

Tighten the screw against the underside of the countertop.

Avoid over-tightening.

Repeat for the opposite side to fully secure the cooktop.

Feed the conduit cable through the connecter into the junction box.

Tighten the screw or screws to secure the conduit.

Join the black wires together and secure them with a wire nut.

Do the same to secure the two red wires together and the two white wires.

If your junction box has a four-wire power supply line, join the green or bare grounding wire or wires to the bare grounding wire from the cooktop and secure them with a wire nut.

If your power supply only has three wires, connect the grounding wire or wires along with the white wire from the cooktop to the white neutral wire in the box.

With all of the wires positioned inside the junction box, replace and secure the cover.

With the repair completed, restore power to the junction box and the cooktop should be ready for use.