Whirlpool 4322616 manual Motor, Gas Burner Assembly

Motor

The motor is a double-shaft, single-speed, one third horsepower AC motor with a counterclockwise rotation.

The front shaft of the motor drives a pulley which drives the belt and drum. The rear shaft is threaded and screws into the blower wheel hub.

To remove the motor:

1.Disconnect the wiring harness plug from the motor assembly.

2.Remove the blower wheel from the motor shaft by holding the blower hub stationary with an open end or adjustable wrench and turning the pulley shaft of the motor clockwise using an open end or adjustable wrench.

3.Disengage the front motor hold-down clip first by placing a nut driver over the looped end of the clip and depressing the formed hump of the clip while pressing down and out with the nut driver.

3.Disengage the rear motor hold down clip in the same manner.

Gas Burner Assembly

The gas burner assembly is located in the lower left corner of the cabinet.

NOTE: Shut off the gas supply and disconnect the supply tube from the burner assembly before attempting any servicing.

To remove the burner assembly:

1.Remove the wiring harness connector from the ignitor flame sensor.

2.Remove the two hex head screws securing the burner assembly mounting bracket to the bottom of the cabinet and pull the assembly forward and out of the unit.

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