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Electronic Ignition System
Initial lighting and gas flame adjustments
Cooktop and oven burners use electronic igniters in place of
standing pilots. When the cooktop control knob is turned to the
“LITE” position, the system creates a spark to light the burner.
This sparking continues, as long as the control knob is turned to
“LITE.”
When the oven control is turned to the desired setting, sparking
occurs and ignites the gas.
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
lit, it may take longer than 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.
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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, turn the
control knobs to “Off” and 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.
To adjust standard burner:
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.
If the “low” flame needs to be adjusted:
1. Light 1 burner and turn to lowest setting.
2. Remove the control knob.
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. Test the flame by turning the control from “LO” to “HI,”
checking the flame at each setting.
5. Repeat above steps for each burner.
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 on a covered surface.
3. You can check the burner flame by 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 or User Instructions 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
C. Pliers
A
B
A
B
C
A. Screws
B. Oven bottom
A
B
