Official Roper gas cooktop parts

How to replace a bad igniter switch on your Roper gas cooktop

• Unplug the cooktop's power cord from the wall outlet and then close the gas supply shut-off valve.
• Remove all the cooktop grates and then lift the gas burner caps off the burner heads. Remove the screws that hold the burner heads in place and then remove the burner heads.
• Pull the control knobs off of the burner control valves. Remove the screws that secure the main top to the top of the burner orifice holders. Lift the main top off of the cooktop and set it aside.
• Pull the spark igniter switch off of the burner control valve and disconnect its wires.
• Push the new igniter switch onto the stem of the burner control valve and connect the wires.
• Position the main top on top of the burner orifice holders. Insert and tighten the screws that secure the main top to the orifice holders. Push the control knobs on the burner control valves.
• Position the burner heads in the correct locations, screw them into place and tighten the screws firmly. Cover the burner heads with the burner caps in the correct locations. Set the grates in place on the cooktop.
• Plug the power cord into the wall outlet and open the gas shut-off valve.

Common repair parts for Roper gas cooktops

• Burner head. The burner head distributes gas through slots around its top to create an even flame for cooking.
• Igniter electrode. The igniter electrode sends an ignition spark to the burner head to light the burner.
• Spark module. The spark module supplies electrical current to the igniter electrode for spark ignition.
• Burner switch. The burner switch detects when you turn on a burner valve and initiates the burner ignition process.