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WHIRLPOOL CONSUMER SERVICES                   M

odel AKM160/IX

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TECHNICAL DATA

Rating

Gas Jet (Nozzle)

Output Power

Burner

Gas
Type

Operating
Pressure

Diameter Part No

kPa

g/h

l/h

1/100mm

kW

MJ/h

Small

Propane

2.75

65

-

50

506130

920

3.3

N.G.

1.00

-

87

86

506126

920

3.3

Medium Propane

2.75

119

-

68

506131

1670

6.0

N.G.

1.00

-

159

115

506127

16700

6.0

Wok

Propane

2.75

250

-

102

506151

3500

12.6

N.G.

1.00

-

334

165

506152

3500

12.6

Note - 0.165 gas jets:  506152 has short castlation and 506128 (for large burner in other

models) has longer castlation.

GAS LEAKS

After performing any maintenance or service operation on the cooktop, the cooktop must be
checked to ensure that there are no gas leaks.

GAS JET REPLACEMENT

WARNING : Servicing must be carried out only by authorised personnel.

This appliance is approved by the Australian Gas Association for use with either natural gas
or propane gas.  Ensure that appliance is suitable for the available gas supply.

To replace a gas jet, the following procedure applies:

1. Turn off the gas cock adjacent to the

cooktop.

2. Remove all the burners and unscrew the

jets using a 7mm socket.  See Figure 1.

3. Reinstall the jet appropriate to the gas

supply.

6. Check the cooktop to ensure that there are

no gas leaks

FIGURE 1

Summary of Contents for AKM160/IX

Page 1: ...rlpool Australia Pty Limited Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool U S A This documentation is intended only for qualified technicians who possess the required qualifications and are aware of the regulatory requirements applicable to servicing electrical appliances Whirlpool Australia Pty Limited Part No SM3517 A C N 003 578 023 WHIRLPOOL AUSTRALASIA CONSUMER SERVICES SERVICE MANUAL GAS...

Page 2: ...WHIRLPOOL CONSUMER SERVICES Model AKM160 IX Page 2 of 9 BLANK PAGE ...

Page 3: ...ge TECHNICAL DATA 4 GAS LEAKS 4 GAS JET REPLACEMENT 4 FLAME ADJUSTMENT 5 MAINTENANCE HOB REMOVAL 5 REPLACEMENT OF GAS VALVES 6 GREASING THE GAS VALVES 6 IGNITION COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 7 BURNER BASE REMOVAL 7 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 7 EXPLODED VIEW COOKTOP 8 SPARE PARTS LIST 9 ...

Page 4: ...r castlation GAS LEAKS After performing any maintenance or service operation on the cooktop the cooktop must be checked to ensure that there are no gas leaks GAS JET REPLACEMENT WARNING Servicing must be carried out only by authorised personnel This appliance is approved by the Australian Gas Association for use with either natural gas or propane gas Ensure that appliance is suitable for the avail...

Page 5: ...is approximately 4mm long Check and ensure that the flame does not extinguish when adjusting the control knob quickly from maximum to minimum flame FIGURE 2 Note For cooktops operating on propane gas the minimum flame adjustment screw must be fully screwed in fully clockwise 4 Check the cooktop to ensure that there are no gas leaks MAINTENANCE HOB REMOVAL To remove the hob from the base remove all...

Page 6: ... Check the cooktop to ensure that there are no gas leaks GREASING THE GAS VALVES If the valves become difficult to operate they should be greased as follows 1 Dismantle the valve body by removing the two screws located in the body of the valve as shown in Figure 3 2 Clean the cone and valve body with a solvent soaked cloth Lightly grease the cone with the appropriate grease 3 Insert the cone and o...

Page 7: ...ugs 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 th...

Page 8: ...WHIRLPOOL CONSUMER SERVICES Model AKM160 IX Page 8 of 9 EXPLODED VIEW COOKTOP ...

Page 9: ... Bypass 070 319 304001 Benzing 5 Din 6799 for Spark Plugs 385 306024 Stop Spring for Spark Plug 414 411071 Gas Valve Gasket 415 415044 Small Medium Rapid Fish Burner Spark Plug 415 415051 Spark Plug for Ultra Rapid Burner 421 411044 Rubber for Pipe 430 415034 Accumulator 583 508013 Thermocouple 280 mm 583 508014 Thermocouple 450 mm 583 508018 Thermocouple wok burner 648 601952 Terminal Separator 7...

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