How to install Gas Cooktop Properly & Safely!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@FranklinParkRam]

Very helpful and helped me replace my cooktop. 🙏. I wanted to say 2 things: try and take out the previous top and measure the cutout before ordering the new one. Mine was granite and you cannot modify the cutout easily. I had to get a diamond file and grind out some nubs. Also replace the flexible gas coonector and other hardware with new hardware so that there are no gas leaks.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We are honored to read this, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Much appreciated! Reach out to us any time! 👍🧰

[@TheBrmweber]

Great instructional video! Thank you Michael, installing our new cooktop was a breeze with your help! I only wish I had taken it out to measure before purchasing the new cooktop since I had to have the countertop cut and extra 1/4 inch to fit the new one.

[@TheMedicboy642]

What are the exact cut out dimensions needed for this. I’m getting new granite and the fabricator needs to know

[@bandido7994]

Can these gas cooktops be installed on a wooden cabinet made of plywood or conglomerate? Great video!!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@bandido7994 Thanks for watching, not 100% sure due to building code requirements however it’s definitely worth looking into…🤔

[@MarVAllen]

Need help ASAP I’m in the middle of a historic winter storm can someone tell me what size is the adapter he left in the regulator? Thx

[@edgargalarza6894]

Is it recommended to add some caulking around the stove top?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! Hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@llewinidas]

Hi. I am trying to install our new cooktop but while it fits the space when the regulator is unattached, once I attach the regulator it does not fit. Can I install the regulator just after the cooktop shut off valve and will it still work safely and effectively? It couldn't be more than 5-6 feet additional distance for the gas to travel through the flex hose.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & that shouldn’t be a problem depending on your local codes. The most important thing is to ensure there’s never a gas leak while cooktop is on or off. Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@HeadingForTomorrow Thanks for watching & you will need to purchase a more compact compatible regulator. You will be able to choose a regulator that will have a 90° angle turned to it which alleviates it from making contact with any rear portion of the inner drawer for wall/frame. Some of our viewers have mentioned that they carefully cut away rear portions of inner frame to make clearance for the regulator. We strongly recommend using the sealant shown to ensure you have no gas leaks after install.

[@andre.beckford]

How did the top draw fit if the regulator was pass the slide??

[@tanvirsidhu3406]

Did you have any brackets to secure the cooktop to the countertop?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Tanvir Sidhu Thanks for watching. Ours did not come with any brackets. You may have a newer model. We hope the video helped. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@geoffap0]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Curious how your cooktop is doing with no mechanical hold downs and no adhesive.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@geoffap0 Good morning ☕️ We appreciate you watching and taking the time to reach out to us. It worked exactly as we had hoped the entire time we lived there. We have since then moved to a different home. The new owner liked it. Looking forward to 2024, many more helpful videos to come. 🧰

[@mitchyhanjoy]

Hello micheal.. I just wanna ask some of your insight.. 2 days ago I accidentally spilled the jelly with coconut milk on out stove top i already clean the outside but now I can smell the sour smell which I think coming from the inside of the stove and I don't know how to open it.. anyway to handle this...

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Is your unit the exact same as this? If yes, you will need to carefully complete some friendly steps which include unplugging unit, close gas valve, remove gas line from regulator & remove cooktop from countertop cutout. At this point, you will need to remove all screws that are securing lower aluminum base/cover to gain access to inside. Some people will wait a few days & allow it to evaporate prior to taking everything apart. No need to take it apart if you don’t need to. Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@adiyogi9705]

*I have an electric stove....under the counter top is a pvc pipe going into the floor with some foil covering it...I tried to look into the pipe and I see little sand there...not sure what it is for....I want to convert the electric...how do I go about this? Any tips?*

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Adi Yogi Glad to help & we appreciate you reaching out to us. You will need to have a gas line professionally installed if you want to convert from electric to gas. After your new gas line is installed, you can choose from a huge variety of gas cooktops. Keep us posted on your project. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@iandiru6433]

What of the gas cylinder itself? Where will it be placed exactly after setting up the gas top? And the electrical socket itself?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Are you removing old cooktop & installing new? Is your location properly set up with gas & electric? Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@GELATINOUSORBZ]

How does the top drawer clear the gas connections from the cook top in order to close the drawer? Notched out correct?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Gelatinous Orbz Thanks for watching. Glad to help. It’s possible that your Cooktop is compatible with a more compact regulator. If not, you may need to trim drawer in the event that it doesn’t clear connection. We have seen people in the past trim the rear portion of their drawer...& then install a $5.00 piece of wood to back of drawer to act as it’s back guard panel...not allowing anything to fall out. Keep us posted. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@GELATINOUSORBZ]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thanks. Appreciate the advice.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Gelatinous Orbz 😎👍🔧🔩

[@MarVAllen]

What size is the fitting adapter u left in there

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club, unfortunately we don’t recall the exact size. Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@shawnthegreat4281]

I have one installed and I checked the level but when water is in the tray below. It's not level I don't believe this is an issue but other people disagree. Do you think this is a problem

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Shawn The Great Thanks for watching & it is one of those “depends on who you ask” type situations. We always recommend having your cooktop level for operational considerations... meaning... they are not engineered and designed to be installed in a slanted position. Hope the video helped. Please subscribe to the channel and ring your KZbin bell 🔔 this will be very helpful to us thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@shawnthegreat4281]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders ok thank you for your quick response

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Shawn The Great 😎👍🔧🔩

[@williamjames6334]

How did you connect the gas line to the regulator? Gas line is very rigid and does not twist.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

William James Thanks for watching. You may need to purchase a smaller connection. Depending on your new Cooktop, you may not have enough clearance as you did with the old unit. Keep us posted. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@fantasticsuccess7]

Thanks for the upload. By the way how does the control knobs feel (quality wise) and how are they holding up ? Thanks

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, they have held up as hoped. 😎👍

[@OktaveStudiosZar]

Nice. Whats the electric cable for?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. If you are referring to the electrical power cord, this is what provides electrical power to the igniters.

[@TheMedicboy642]

What are the cut out dimensions needed for this to fit?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. Our cutout is 2x3. Let us know if you have any additional questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@SteffanoDucati]

Hey Michael ... what brand cooktop is it ???

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@liualex9329]

Hi I have a question! Do you not need to seal around the cooktop?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Liu Alex Thanks for watching & great question. It’s personal preference...some do, some don’t. Depends on your areas plumbing & electrical regulations & code. Let us know if you have any additional questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@liualex9329]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thank you!!! I replaced my cooktop today with help of your videos and let me tell you a secret....... I didn't seal it, lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Liu Alex 😀 Great job completing your DIY project. That’s awesome & the best part is...you saved money & now have a rewarding feeling for doing it yourself. Let us know if you have any questions, we are always here to help. Again great job & enjoy your new Cooktop. We still love ours. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@laurendoherty6251]

What do you do if it's not level?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Lauren Abeita Thanks for watching Lauren. Hope the video helped. A couple things to check. 1. Is countertop level 2. Is countertop insert equally cut/carved out to allow Cooktop to properly rest in place without catching on the sides? 3. Is there anything underneath the Cooktop that’s not allowing it to rest in place in a level manner? Let’s start there. Keep us posted.Let us know if you have any questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@jfox11000]

Where did you get that vice grip tool ? I’ve never seen anything like that

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We purchased this tool at our local autoZone. Awesome tool indeed. Let us know if you have any questions, enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@dwightpayne4264]

What about those clamps to secure it to the countertop.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We added clamps a different day.

[@juslostone]

did you bypass the clips that secure the cooktop?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We installed these at a later date.

[@andreamartinez494]

Which stove you think are better? This ones or the regular ones?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

andrea martinez Thanks for watching & sharing your question. We have been very impressed with this cooktop. We are huge fans! 😀 Our old cooktop finally called it quits. This is a great upgrade. Hope this helps. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@squidlings]

Loved that spirit lvl at the end 🤪

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Squidlings We are happy to hear that! 😀 Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Keep us posted on your project & any questions you may have. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@squidlings]

Great video... very informative

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Squidlings We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts! You Rock! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@dandyhorror831]

Nice video . On my cooktop it said to use Teflon tape ( for gas ofcourse ) instead of the pipe sealer . What a do u think .

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Dandy Horror Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. It’s always best to follow the manufacturers recommended guidelines. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😃 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@demarcocobban136]

Can you give me the type gas cooktop that you are installing please?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

demarco cobban Thanks for watching & we can absolutely share that info with you. 😀 We purchased a Frigidaire model & we made an awesome tutorial on opening the box. Below is a link, definitely check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n57XlZKLarh0jas Let us know if you have any additional questions! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@monicasandoval4317]

Hi can I remove knobs to clean ?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Monica Sandoval Thanks for watching & you sure can. Let us know if you have any additional questions. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@AlejandroKar98k]

what kind of regulator is that?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. We appreciate you reaching out to us, this is a standard cooktop gas regulator valve. When purchasing a new regulator, you will want to ensure that it’s compatible with your current cooktop because if it’s not, it can lead to a gas leak…which is never good. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re interested, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@boston1rish326]

So your top drawer had enough room with the regulator installed? We ran into a problem where the regulator made the drawer unusable and the side of the cabinet that is next to cooktop was also in the way. Installer put the regulator on the other end of the yellow gas line so that it was closer to the floor where there wasn't anything obstructing the regulator. Is this an okay solution?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Boston1rish Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. We haven’t seen it done that way however as long as technician installed it properly to meet proper code, you should be good to go. Hope this helps. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@JasonMatthewsPlusOne]

How did you solve the problem of the drawer clearance?

[@monicasandoval4317]

Hi so how do I remove? Do I just pull off ?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Monica Sandoval Thanks for watching & we have attached our video below that shows us removing a cooktop. You may find this helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ3SpHWElpmFfKc 😎👍🔧🔩

[@olu7477]

Nice video. What did you use to clean the parts?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Olu Thanks for watching & we are happy the video helped. The actual Cooktop came with a small bottle of cleaning solution. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more DIY videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@americanrooterllc]

Where did you buy your regulator?

[@entatty5]

Michael, great video, was that a frigidaire fpgc3077rs cooktop ? If so, does the middle burner act as a "downdraft?" I read an article of best "downdraft" cooktops, and it was listed. Thanks.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We believe it is. We appreciate you reaching out to us. Enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@mikecagle984]

This is a great tutorial-for a fifth-grader!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Let us know if you have any questions, enjoy your night Mike. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@regionvoices6607]

Words of advice. Never ever use existing flexible gas line. Always replace all fittings and flexible gas line with a Gas installation kit While the existing line may look & work fine No way of knowing the age or condition of the plumbing

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good evening, thanks for sharing this. Any & all helpful info is greatly appreciated. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@Grock98TG]

How did you secure the cooktop to the counter, The clip are useless when you have a 30 inch base cabinet, Good video.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Grock98TG Thanks for watching & you are very welcome! Believe it or not, we have talked to many people that decided not to use the securing clips. They just rest the cooktop onto the countertop insert and the weight of the cooktop compresses the rubber gasket. The weight of the cooktop and rubber gasket helps the cooktop remain stationary and tough to move. Definitely keep us posted on your DIY project & any questions you may have. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@oliviabolivar5516]

ano pong standard size gas cooktop para my idea po ako kung makabili kmi para pag nagpagawa po kmi ng granite. sakto yung butas na paglalagyan ng kalan at ano po maganda bilhin na unit.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We hope the video helped, enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@itzbridge]

Thank you for the great tutorial Michael! We just had this stove top installed two months ago but the problem we're having is the knobs keep breaking at the black stem on the knob itself. Have you heard of this happening? We've contacted Frigidaire, which is now owned by Electrolux and they are sending 5 new knobs but if they are the same kind, they will still break. Very frustrated. Are there any other better knobs that would fit this stove? Thanks for any advice.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Bridget Thanks for watching. That’s odd...🤔 We haven’t heard of nor experienced this. How are the new knobs working? Let us know if you have any questions. Many more helpful videos to come! Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@w.miller7282]

You are obviously misusing the cooktop, knobs don’t just break that easily unless being abused.

[@itzbridge]

@@w.miller7282 We are not misusing the cooktop, the knobs are cheaply made. And forget about getting help from the company.

[@w.miller7282]

Bridget I’ve owned 3 Frigidaire gas ranges and never had that problem, I would try to contact Frigidaire again, they are usually very helpful, much more so than ge or whirlpool.

[@jermainebennett7473]

Never seen flames so pretty lol

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Johnny B Thanks for watching. Too funny..., it sure is a pretty set-up. 😆 We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. 😀 Let us know you you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@gregmize01]

Thanks for the vid!!!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are welcome. We are looking forward to 2024, many more helpful videos to come. 🧰

[@DilDilpakistan1947]

Very nice show

[@lariza9659]

Thank you.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome & we appreciate you watching. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@lariza9659]

Great 👍

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, let us know if you have any questions. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@gad671977]

Great video! I have a question, what type of regulator you used and from where I can purchase it?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Mohammad Mohammad Thanks for watching, we used the regulator that came with the new Cooktop. Let us know if you have any questions. Many more helpful videos to come! Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@itachiniko]

excellent job!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

itachiniko Thanks for watching & we appreciate your comment. That’s awesome! Let us know if you have any questions, we are always here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@harrylatcham2003]

DIY With Michael Borders I have azanusi gas job I need fitting please advise

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Harry Latcham Thanks for watching & sharing your question. We recommend visiting your local hardware store for your specific fittings. Are your original fittings not usable for the new Cooktop? Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@michaelf5565]

Thank you, very good video.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Michael F Thanks for watching Michael & you are very welcome! We hope your DIY project went well. Let us know if you have any questions, we are always here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@jerrygregory3838]

Yeah I guarantee that top drawer didn't go back in all the way with your regulator hanging down like that. The original 90 was on there for a reason.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Jerry G Thanks for watching & we appreciate you reaching out to us. The previous owners designed this kitchen & the top drawer doesn’t hit. We love it. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@Pingaheimer]

is this a job for a diy'er

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Andy Freeman Thanks for watching. This is a friendly DIY project if done correctly! Definitely let us know if you have any questions as you work through project. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@itta-pupu2]

I swear he said "rectal seal"

[@Phuongnguyen-zr1in]

Thank you!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

thinh nguyen Thanks for watching & you are very welcome! We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@cjbfire95]

I wish you could do it for me, nice hands!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

cjbfire95 Thanks for watching & we definitely could get it done working together. 😀 We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@w.miller7282]

Nice video but you don’t need to shut the power off to plug in the new cooktop.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. Let us know if you have any questions. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@bloop6812]

I think they call that reading the directions 😅 but us guys never read the directions😮

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@bloop6812 😁👍🧰

[@Evan-hq5dt]

Damn, I would have loved to see what he would do if it wasn't level

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching Evan, are you experiencing issues with your cooktop not being level? Let us know if we can help answer any questions. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@justinmacasaet6771]

60

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching Justin.

[@scundoorsup5342]

I recommend you stick to car washing

[@MrTubeman123456]

You cab reuse parts if u want to just test it when u reinstall these cheap parts nowadays are cheap Chinese crap that looks like a cheap Chinese cook top which are junk and dangerous

[@rahlanduongdega1143]

What do you do if it's not level?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Is countertop level or is the cooktop unit getting caught up on something such as an edge or a corner piece not allowing it to fully seat in place?