Whirlpool Replacement Parts and Diagrams for Gas Water Heaters

Figure 22

Gas Control Valve/ Thermostat

Replacement Parts

IMPORTANT: The following maintenance procedures are for the Flame Lock™ Safety System components and should be performed by a qualified person.

Replacement parts may be ordered through your plumber or the local distributor. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and billed accordingly. When ordering replacement parts, always have the following information ready:

1.model, serial, and product number

2.type of gas

3.item number

4.parts description

See pages 27-28 for a list of available repair parts.

Removing the Manifold Assembly

1. Turn off the gas to the water heater at the manual gas shut-off valve (Figure 3).

2. Turn the gas control/temperature knob to the “OFF” position (Figure 19).

3. Remove the outer door.

4.Remove the two screws securing the manifold door to the combustion chamber (Figure 23).

5.Disconnect the thermopile,

pilot tube, the igniter wire	Igniter
from the igniter button, the	Button
two connectors attached
to the thermal switch, and
manifold tube at the gas		Manifold
control valve/thermostat.
	Igniter	Tube
(Figures 22 & 23.)
	Wire	Pilot Tube
6. Grasp the manifold tube	Thermopile Wire
and push down slightly to
free the manifold tube, pilot tube, and thermopile.

7. Carefully remove the manifold assembly from the combustion chamber. NOTE: Be sure not to damage internal parts.

Figure 23

Manifold Assembly

Removal

Gas Valve/Thermostat
Piezo Igniter Button
Pilot Tube	Manifold Tube
Thermopile	Thermal Switch
Viewport
	Manifold Door
Manifold Screw (2)	Two Piece Wire Connector

Removing the Burner from the Manifold Assembly

Natural Gas Burner (Low Nox)

1.Take off the burner by removing the two (2) screws located underneath the burner.

2.Check the burner to see if it is dirty or clogged. The burner may be cleaned with soap and hot water (Figure 24).

Figure 24	Manifold Door
Natural gas (Low NOx)		Thermal Switch
Manifold Assembly
	Door Gasket
Burner	Two Piece Wire
	Connector	Manifold Tube
		Pilot Tube
		Thermopile
	Pilot Bracket	Igniter Wire
		Viewport
	Pilot Assembly
	Thermopile Connector
		Pilot Tube
	Manifold Tube
Burners

Screws Pilot Assembly Manifold Door

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