Dacor PGM304 Cooktop Repair

Dacor PGM304 cooktop repair. Replaced igniter switch, spark module, gaskets and o-rings. Part numbers provided.

[@gwingatetx]

Many videos say you just have to clean the igniter area but in my case a pre-igniter was indeed bad. Thanks

[@sylvainjuneau5681]

Great effective.

[@doodleplays6611]

How do you like the cooktop? Are the knobs on the right awkward since you have to reach over the pans/pots that are hot?

[@litzdog911]

Love it! No issues with the knobs. Knobs can be easily adjusted without reaching over the burners.

[@babettehogan]

Hey there. Thanks for this clear video. I don't see the holes on my Dacor where the torque 15 screwdriver goes.... any possibility you can offer a close up of where you actually insert? Thanks.

[@litzdog911]

Well, on mine they're the two holes immediately next to the center of the burner. Except the big burner has three torx screws holding it down. The torx screws are recessed down in the holes and secure the burner to the base of the cooktop. Do you also have a PGM304 cooktop? Perhaps your model is secured a bit differently.

[@samlewit3205]

@@litzdog911 Yeah I think my model does not use screws either. Mine is SGM466S. It's a POS, and I had to buy a special tool to loosen the rings of each burner. It's just a stamped metal wrench and the rings are so corroded that it bends the tool. Six out of 6 haven't loosened. Will likely just throw this thing out and get a better brand.

[@litzdog911]

I think the part number for the correct spark igniter is Dacor #66958. Fortunately that wasn't the cause of my original problem, but you'll what part to get if it's your issue.

[@Samlol23_drrich]

The small micro switch you replaced: I cannot get the wires off mine. Do you recall if they were locking clips?

[@litzdog911]

samlol23 No. The connectors just slide on and off. Yours might be corroded so maybe a bit of WD40 can help you loosen.

[@timvant826]

Do you know if the harness works the same way as a range with front mount knobs?

[@litzdog911]

Sorry, I don’t know. Search Google and you might find the service manual for your model number.

[@franciscopertierra768]

Where did you order the parts it had been a pain

[@litzdog911]

www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Parts

[@franciscopertierra768]

Thanks a million

[@JEDIJackCurenton]

How difficult is it too convert a Dacor 36" Renaissance cooktop from factory LP to Natural Gas

[@litzdog911]

Not really sure, but guessing it's not easy. The burners and manifolds are likely different between the natural gas and LP versions.