Whirlpool 9762998, Install Manual

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9
Check Operation of Cooktop Burners
Standard Surface Burners
Push in and turn each control knob to the “LITE” position.
The flame should light within 4 seconds. The first time a burner is
lighted it may take longer that 4 seconds to light because of air in
the gas line.
If burners do not light properly:
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Turn cooktop control knob to the “OFF” position.
■
Check that the range is plugged in. Check that the circuit
breaker has not tripped or the household fuse has not blown.
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Check that the gas shutoff valves are set to the “open”
position.
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Check that burner caps are properly positioned on burner
bases.
Repeat start-up. If a burner does not light at this point, contact
your dealer or authorized service company for assistance.
Adjust Flame Height
Adjust the height of top burner flames. The cooktop “low” burner
flame should be a steady blue flame approximately ¼" (0.64 cm)
high.
If the “low” flame needs to be adjusted:
The flame can be adjusted using the adjustment screw in the
center of the valve stem. The valve stem is located directly
underneath the control knob.
1. Remove the control knob.
2. Hold the knob stem with a pair of pliers. Use a small flat-blade
screwdriver to turn the screw located in the center of the
control knob stem until the flame is the proper size.
3. Replace the control knob.
4. After lighting, test the flame by turning the control from “LO”
to “HI,” checking the flame at each setting.
Check Operation of Oven Bake Burner
1. Remove the oven rack.
2. To remove the oven bottom: Remove 2 screws at the rear of
the oven bottom. Lift the rear of the oven bottom up and back
until the front of the panel is away from the front frame.
Remove from oven and place the cover on a protected
surface.
3. You can check the burner flame by removing the flame
spreader or by using a mirror.
Remove flame spreader:
Remove 2 screws from the front tabs of the flame spreader.
Lift front of the flame spreader and pull forward to remove
tabs from rear of oven.
Using a mirror:
Insert a mirror to one side of the burner. Look into the mirror to
check flame.
4. Push the BAKE pad.
5. Press the START pad.
The oven bake burner should light within 8 seconds. Under
certain conditions it may take the burner up to 50 to 60 seconds
to light.
Electronic igniters are used to light the bake and broil burners.
Refer to the Use and Care Guide for proper operation of the oven
controls.
Adjust Oven Bake Burner Flame (if needed)
1. On models with a warming drawer, remove access cover plate
(1 screw) located at the back of the warming drawer
compartment.
2. Check the oven bake burner for proper flame.
This flame should have a ½" (1.3 cm) long inner cone of
bluish-green, with an outer mantle of dark blue, and should be
clean and soft in character. No yellow tips, blowing or lifting of
flame should occur.
A. Low flame
B. High flame
A. Control knob stem
B. Screwdriver
A
B
A
B
A. Screws
A. Mirror
B. Flame spreader
C. Flame reflection
D. 2 screws
A
A
B
C
D