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Note:
When replacing an ignitor switch, cut the
switch wires and splice the new switch using
approved connectors and heat shrink tubing.
Remove the 5 burner valves from the gas
manifold. (See
Maintop Burner Valves
.)
7.
Cover
Switch
Ignitor Switches
The ignitor switches are located inside the
manifold panel and are attached to each maintop
burner valve. The back of each switch is molded
to conform to the front of the burner valve and
is locked in place by 2 tabs. All switches are
wired to a single harness and can be replaced
separately.
Note:
To replace the ignitor switch for the left or
right rear burner, it is necessary to remove the left
or right rear burner valve from the gas manifold.
To remove the ignitor switch:
Caution:
The 2 lock tabs on each ignitor switch
are fragile. Tab breakage can occur if excessive
release pressure is applied.
Remove the manifold panel. (See
Manifold
Panel
.)
Note:
When replacing the ignitor switch for the
left or right rear burner, remove the valve from
the gas manifold. (See
Maintop
Burner Valves
,
follow steps 2 through 4.)
Remove the protective cover from the valve
stem.
Using a small flat blade screwdriver, carefully
pry on the 2 release tabs and slide the switch
off the valve stem.
1.
2.
3.
Gas Manifold
WARNING:
Shut off gas to the range before
proceeding.
To remove the gas manifold:
Remove the Maintop. (See
Maintop
.)
Remove the two ¼-in. hex-head screws that
attach the shield to the top right side of the
manifold panel.
Remove the ½-in. nut that holds the inlet tube
to each valve.
Using a
13
/
16
-in. open-end or adjustable
wrench, disconnect the gas inlet tube from the
gas manifold.
Remove the left and right rear burner knobs
then remove the 4 Phillips-head screws from
the front of the manifold panel.
Remove the two ¼-in. hex-head screws that
attach the gas manifold to the range.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
