
The ceramic glass main top on a range provides a flat, smooth cooking surface; radiant elements attached under the main top provide heat. If the glass cracks or is otherwise damaged, stop using the cooktop elements until you can replace the glass top with a manufacturer-approved range part, following the steps in this DIY repair guide and video. Otherwise, the heat of cooking could expand the crack, and the glass could shatter.
This repair procedure is for installing the stove top replacement glass on Kenmore 790-series and Frigidaire free-standing ranges. You also can use the same basic stovetop replacement glass top installation process on many Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, GE, LG and Samsung ranges.