Find the model number on your cooktop
A cooktop sits flush in the counter, so its data tag is rarely in plain sight. The diagram shows the four places brands use most — many of them can be checked without taking the cooktop out.
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Where the cooktop tag is placed
Gas, electric and induction models may use different spots.
- 1 On the bottom of the cooktop base — look up from the cabinet below with a flashlight.
- 2 Beneath the top surface — on lift-up models, raise the top and check the burner box.
- 3 On a side or rear edge of the cooktop frame.
- 4 Behind the control knobs — pull a knob off and check the panel under it.
Found the tag?
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Before you start
Turn off every burner and let the surface cool completely. On gas models, close the gas valve before you lift the top.
- Knobs pull straight off; set them aside in order so they go back in the right spot.
- Use your phone camera to read a tag you can't see directly.
- Empty the cabinet below first — it makes the base label much easier to reach.
FAQ
Do I need to pull the cooktop out of the counter?
Rarely. The base, the edges and the area behind the knobs can usually be checked with the cooktop in place.
Is the number printed on the glass the model number?
Usually not. Markings on the glass are often the glass part number or the brand logo.