Whirlpool 4322452 manual GAS Valve Orifices, PLUG-TYPE Orifices

GAS VALVE ORIFICES

An orifice is an opening used to control the direction and amount of gas that is discharged to a burner. Orifices are available in different sizes and shapes and can be removed and replaced without replacing the valve.

PLUG-TYPE ORIFICES

The cooktop burner orifice uses a plug-typeorifice, as shown in Figure 3-5. The orifice is generally constructed of brass, and consists of a threaded seat, a chamber, and a metered hole. The threaded seat allows the orifice to be securely fastened to the burner valve. The chamber is used as a passageway to allow gas to flow through the orifice opening. The orifice is used to control, or limit, the amount of gas going to the burner. This type of orifice is not adjustable.

Natural Gas
Orifice Drill Size No.	Orifice Opening
(Stamped On Top)
Orifice	Gas Flow
	Out
55

Threaded Seat

Gas Flow

In

Chamber

Threaded Seat

L.P. Gas

Orifice Drill Size No.

(Stamped On Top)

Orifice	Orifice	Gas Valve
65

Figure 3-5

L.P. Gas

Identification

Notch In Orifice Cap

Threaded Seat

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