Whirlpool 4322452 manual Cleaning the Pilot

CLEANING THE PILOT

The small opening of a pilot can easily become clogged with dust, grease, or food, preventing proper gas flow. A pilot that will not light, or will not stay lit, may simply need to be cleaned.

To clean the pilot, insert a straight pin into the pilot opening, as shown in Figure 3-28, and move it up and down gently, being careful not to enlarge or deform the opening. If there is a protective metal shield over the pilot that prevents you from reaching the opening, remove it by pressing in on the tabs on either side, and unhooking it.

Straight

Pin

Shield

Pilot Opening

Figure 3-28

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