Whirlpool 4322452 manual Testing AN Ignitor Switch, Offoff Litelite

TESTING AN IGNITOR SWITCH

The ignitor switch (see Figure 6-3A) is located on the gas control valve stem and closes when the knob is turned to the LITE position (see Figure 6-3B) to provide power to the ignitor spark module. To test a switch:

1.Turn off the gas and electrical power to the range.

2.Disconnect the wires from the ignitor switch terminals.

3.Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 position.

4.With the control knob in the OFF position, touch the meter leads to the switch terminals. The meter should indicate no continuity.

OFFOFF

LITELITE

Control OFF	Control Set To Lite
Switch Open	Switch Closed
	Figure 6-3B

Figure 6-3A

5.Turn the control knob to the LITE position, and the meter should indicate continuity. If the readings are not as indicated in the test, replace the switch.

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