WHIRLPOOL CONSUMER SERVICES
Models 6AKM157/IX/2
6AKM157/IX/3
6AKM157/WH/2
6AKM157/WH/3
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IGNITION COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
During disassembly, take note of the order of assembly of the components.
1.
Remove the hob. (See Figures 1 and 4)
2.
The ignition pack can be replaced by freeing the two tabs securing it to the base. All
electrical connections are push on.
3.
The spark plug for the wok burner is attached to the hob by a circlip in the base of the
spark plug. Remove this circlip and withdraw the spark plug and its connecting lead
through the top of the burner base.
Replace by reversing this procedure.
4.
The spark plugs for the small and medium burners are secured by a single screw in
the burner base. Remove this screw and lift the spark plug clear of the burner base.
Replace by reversing this procedure.
5.
Reassemble the cooktop ensuring that all wiring is located in its correct position.
6.
Test and check all cooktop operations. Check the cooktop to ensure that there are no
gas leaks.
BURNER BASE REMOVAL
Isolate the gas and electrical supply and remove the cooktop from the benchtop. Remove the
hob, disconnect the compression fittings from the burner base and remove the screw(s)
passing through the cooktop base into the bottom of the burner bases.
Reverse this procedure for reinstallation of the burner base.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
A
N
E
Spark
Plugs
Ignitor Pack
Supply Terminal
Block
Ignition
Switches
