{"product_id":"w11178791","title":"Whirlpool Electric Range Cooktop (W11178791)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Whirlpool Electric Range Cooktop is the main cooking surface on your freestanding electric range, providing the flat glass or ceramic platform where pots and pans are placed for heating. It houses the surface burner elements beneath and transfers heat evenly to your cookware during everyday cooking tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whirlpool Electric Range Cooktop can become damaged from sudden temperature changes, heavy impact from dropped objects, or years of thermal stress from repeated heating and cooling cycles. Cracks, chips, or breaks in the surface are not just cosmetic concerns — a damaged cooktop can expose wiring beneath, create uneven heating, or pose a safety risk during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for these symptoms to help determine if your cooktop needs to be replaced:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Visible cracks, chips, or a shattered surface on the glass or ceramic top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Burn marks or scorch spots that did not wipe away and indicate deeper damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Surface element areas that no longer heat evenly or at all\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Sparking or arcing visible through cracks in the cooktop surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Cooktop feels unstable, warped, or does not sit flush in the range frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Burning smell during use that is coming from beneath the surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Surface discoloration or bubbling that suggests heat damage to the material itself\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42895917285461,"sku":"W11178791","price":390.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/6189\/2437\/files\/whirlpool-electric-range-cooktop-w11178791.jpg?v=1787625884","url":"https:\/\/homepartsplus.com\/products\/w11178791","provider":"Home Parts Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}