


The original plastic shaft inside the knob develops stress fractures or snaps entirely, making it impossible to rotate the gas valve. Replace the full set of 5 knobs to restore safe burner control.
The D-shaped socket inside the knob wears out or cracks, causing the knob to spin freely without turning the gas valve stem. This W10698166 kit provides a tight-fitting replacement socket.
A knob that wobbles on the shaft indicates internal cracking around the D-slot. Left unaddressed, the knob can fall off during use — replace promptly for safe operation.
Over time, heat and cleaning chemicals fade the Hi/Lo/Off markings on the original knobs, making burner settings impossible to read safely. New knobs restore crisp, legible controls.
💡 Pro Tip: How to Tell If Your Cooktop Knobs Need Replacing
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Knob shaft is cracked, chipped, or snapped — burner can no longer be turned on or off
⚠️ Knob spins freely without engaging the gas valve stem
⚠️ Visible stress fractures around the D-shaped socket — knob feels loose or wobbly
⚠️ Knob markings (Hi / Lo / Off) are worn off or faded, making it impossible to read burner settings
🔍 Before ordering, confirm your cooktop has a D-shaped valve shaft (inner diameter ≈ 0.26"). Round-shaft cooktops require a different knob. When in doubt, check your model number against the compatibility list — or contact us and we'll verify for you.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 5× Gas Cooktop Control Knobs — Stainless Steel, D-Shaft, fits W10698166 applications
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Disclaimer: Compatibility information, part numbers, and model fitment data on this page are sourced from manufacturer databases and third-party references. While we strive for accuracy, please verify your appliance model number before ordering. Heima is not responsible for errors or omissions in compatibility listings.
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