Whirlpool 315420-000, W10100910 warranty Pilot Light Troubleshooting Flowchart

Page 26

PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART

 

Does pilot light go out

 

 

 

 

Check Draft. (See Checking the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

when button is released?

 

 

 

Draft section of this manual.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test the thermocouple using the following

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

procedure: Disconnect the thermocouple

 

 

Has the thermal switch

 

 

 

 

Are the wires from the gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secure connections

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the gas control valve/thermostat. Using

 

 

 

NO

 

 

control valve/thermostat firmly

 

 

 

NO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tripped?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and attempt a relight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected to the switch?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a multimeter with alligator clip leads, attach

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the red lead to the body (copper part) of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the thermocouple. Attach the black lead to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the end (silver part) of the thermocouple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are the wires damaged

 

NO

 

 

 

Is the thermocouple

 

NO

 

 

that connects to the gas control valve/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and/or frayed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connection loose?

 

 

 

 

thermostat. Follow the instruction to light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

the pilot and watch the voltage readings on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the multimeter. After 45 seconds the meter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tighten the connection

 

 

 

should read 12 millivolts DC or more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the gas control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for insufficient

 

 

 

 

 

 

valve/thermostat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

Does the thermocouple pass the test?

 

NO

 

 

Replace the thermocouple.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

combustion air.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO

Are there openings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Install correct size make-up air openings

for make-up air to

 

 

 

 

per the Combustion Air Supply and

 

NO

 

 

 

 

 

enter the room?

 

 

 

 

Ventilation section in this manual.

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are the openings of sufficient size?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation

 

 

 

 

 

Correct size of openings

 

 

NO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to allow sufficient air.

 

section in this manual for requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is there a furnace/air

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

handler in the same room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

as the water heater?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does the return air duct for the furnace/air handler

 

 

 

 

Contact a local Heating, Ventilation, Air-

draw its air from a separate location than the water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conditioning & Refrigeration authorized

 

NO

 

 

 

heater? See the Location Requirements section

 

 

 

 

service provider.

 

 

 

 

and the Combustion Air Supply section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is there proper drafting at the

 

 

drafthood? See Checking the

 

 

 

NO

 

 

Draft section in this manual.

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the flame-trap free from

 

 

debris due to excessive lint,

 

 

 

NO

 

 

dirt, dust or oil?

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

Check the vent system for restrictions/obstructions and check the vent termination height. Refer to the Installation Instructions section of this manual for specific requirements.

Refer to the Use & Care Guide section of this manual for information on cleaning the flame-trap.

WARNING

I

O

 

N

Check the water heater for a Flammable Vapor (FV) event. Note: it may be necessary to remove the manifold door assembly to visually inspect the water heater. Reference the Maintenance of your Water Heater section of this manual for removal instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does the flame-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the pilot tube

 

 

 

 

trap show signs

Is the igniter wire insulation burnt or

 

 

 

 

 

NO

 

NO

show signs of discoloration?

 

 

 

 

damaged?

 

 

 

 

of discoloration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and/or debris?

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

Shut-off the gas supply to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve, then contact Customer Service at: 1-877-817-6750.

26

N

Thermal

Switch

Page 25 Page 27
Image 26
Page 25 Page 27
Contents Installation Instructions Use & Care Guide Water Heater Safety Table Of ContentsConsumer Information Installing Your GAS Water HeaterImportant Information About This Water Heater Consumer ResponsibilitiesLocation Requirements Site LocationClearances and Accessibility Gas Requirements Gas Pressure TestingGas Supply Gas PressureCombustion Air Supply and Ventilation All Air from Inside the Building Unconfined SpaceConfined Space All Air from Outdoors Louvers and GrillesVent Pipe System Drafthood InstallationVent Connectors Vent Pipe SizeChimney Connection Vertical Exhaust Gas VentPiping Installation Water System PipingClosed System/Thermal Expansion Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation Some ModelsCombination Space Heating/Potable Water System Solar InstallationSpecial Applications Installation Checklist Operating Your Water Heater Lighting InstructionsWater Temperature Regulation Checking the DraftOperational Conditions Draining and Flushing Maintenance of Your Water HeaterRoutine Preventive Maintenance Natural Gas Burner Low Nox Replacement PartsRemoving the Burner from the Manifold Assembly Gas BurnerReplacing the Thermocouple External Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame-trapCleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-trap Piezoelectric Igniter System Replacing the Manifold AssemblyTesting the Igniter System Flame Lock Safety System Operational Checklist Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/ThermostatSlow HOT Water Pilot Light Troubleshooting Flowchart Repair Parts Illustration Repair Parts ListListed Parts Kits and Illustrations Page Page

W10100910, 315420-000 specifications

Whirlpool 315420-000 and W10100910 are parts designed to enhance the efficiency and performance of various Whirlpool appliances, particularly in the realm of washing machines and dryers. These components have gained attention for their durability, reliability, and ability to improve the overall user experience.

One of the main features of the Whirlpool 315420-000 is its role as a water inlet valve. This essential component regulates water entry into the washing machine, ensuring that the right amount of water is available for each cycle. The valve is designed to replace old or malfunctioning units, restoring the washing machine’s functionality. Its construction typically includes high-quality materials that resist wear and corrosion, contributing to a longer lifespan and dependable operation.

The W10100910 part often refers to the dryer thermal fuse, a critical safety component that prevents overheating. When the dryer temperature exceeds safe levels, this fuse blows to cut off power, protecting the appliance and the surrounding area from potential fires. The reliable operation of this fuse is essential for maintaining safety standards in the home and extending the life of the dryer.

Both parts feature user-friendly designs, allowing for straightforward installation. Usually, homeowners or technicians can easily replace them without needing extensive tools or specialized training. This accessibility makes it convenient for individuals looking to perform DIY repairs, ultimately saving time and money on professional service.

In terms of technology, these components highlight Whirlpool's commitment to innovation and quality. For instance, the water inlet valve is engineered to accommodate variable water pressures, ensuring consistent performance even in different home plumbing situations. The thermal fuse utilizes advanced material engineering to ensure rapid response to temperature increases, enhancing the safety protocols of modern dryers.

Overall, the Whirlpool 315420-000 and W10100910 are excellent representations of the brand’s dedication to customer satisfaction and appliance longevity. Their main features focus on reliability, ease of installation, and safety, making them essential components for maintaining optimal performance in Whirlpool washing machines and dryers. Whether you're a homeowner looking to perform maintenance or a service technician tasked with repairs, these parts play a crucial role in ensuring that appliances run smoothly and efficiently.
Top Page Image Contents