Whirlpool GS440LELB0 Electronic ignition system, Check operation of cooktop

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ECheck operation

Electronic ignition system

Cooktop and oven burners use electronic ignitors in place of standing pilots. When a cooktop control knob is turned to the “LIGHT” position, the system creates a spark to light the burner. This sparking continues until the control knob is turned to the desired setting.

When the oven control is set to the desired setting, a series of sparks lights the oven burner. The sparking will stop when burner gas lights. Sparking will again occur to re-light the burner everytime the burner cycles back on again.

Check operation of cooktop

18.Follow the instructions for your type

If your oven hasone of these

electronic control pads:

of oven controls.

Note: A faint ticking sound will be heard while

the oven burner lights. The oven burner should

TIMER

CLOCK

OVEN

SET

LIGHT

light within 8 seconds.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

TIMER

AUTO

UNDO

OFF

CLEAN

FIRST/

NEXT

STEP

WARMING

If your range has an oven temperature

CUSTOM

CHOICE

DRAWER

START

STOP

START

OFF

STEPS

BAKE

WARM

TEMP

HR

MIN

BROIL

BAKE

OFF

TIME

TIME

5 SEC

REVIEW

DRAWER

CANCEL

control knob:

D

OFF

PUSH TO

TURN

WARM

TIMER

CLOCK

OVEN

SET

LIGHT

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

TIMER

AUTO

OFF

CLEAN

OVEN ON

CLEAN

200

(TURN OFF OVEN WHEN FLASHING)

OVEN HEATING

TURN

250

BAKE

CUSTOM

WARM

CHOICE

TEMP

START

STOP

HR

MIN

START

OFF

BROIL

BAKE

TIME

TIME

5 SEC

CANCEL

PUSH TO

DOOR LOCKED/CLEANING

BROIL

E

300

(CLOSE DOOR WHEN FLASHING)

500

350

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F

F

L

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G

H

T

15.After air has been purged from gas line, push in and turn each surface unit control knob to “LIGHT” position. The flame should light within 4 seconds. Turn control knob to “HIGH” position after burner lights.

Check each cooktop burner for proper flame. The small inner cone should have a very distinct blue flame 1/4" to 1/2" long. The outer cone is not as distinct as the inner cone.

450 400

Push in and turn the oven selector control knob to “350˚F.” If the burner fails to light due to air remaining in the gas line, reset the oven control by turning selector knob to “OFF” and then again to “350 F”.

If your oven has one of these electronic control pads (with or without timer):

CLOSE DOOR ON

BAKE

BROIL

PREHEAT

CLEAN

START ? 888

DOOR LOCKED

BAKE	CUSTOM	AUTO	TEMP	START	OFF
	BROIL	CLEAN		ENTER	CANCEL
				5 SEC

A

								TIMER	CLOCK	OVEN
								SET		LIGHT
SELF-CLEANING OVEN								TIMER	AUTO
								OFF	CLEAN
FIRST/	UNDO
NEXT
STEP
	BAKE	CUSTOM	WARM	CHOICE	TEMP	START	STOP	HR	MIN	START OFF
REVIEW		BROIL		BAKE		TIME	TIME			CANCEL
STEPS										5 SEC

F

1.Press the “BAKE” pad.

•The “BAKE” indicator will light.

•“350°F” will appear in the display.

2.Press the START/ENTER pad.

•“PrE,” and the preheat countdown time will appear in the display.

•“HEAT” and “ON” indicators will light.

•If the burner fails to light due to air remaining in the gas line, reset the oven control by pressing the “OFF/CANCEL” pad and then pressing the “BAKE” and “START/ENTER” pads again to reactivate the bake operation.

16.Push in and turn each cooktop control knob from “LIGHT” to “LOW” setting quickly. The low flame should be a minimum, steady blue flame.

If flame needs to be adjusted, turn control knob to the “LOW” setting and remove control knob. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver into the valve stem. Turn the valve screw to obtain the smallest flame that will not go out when the control of a cold burner is quickly turned from “HIGH” to “LOW”. Repeat for other cooktop burners as needed.

Check operation of oven burner

17.Open oven door.

screws

Remove oven bottom:

Remove two screws at the rear of the oven bottom. Lift the rear of the oven bottom up and back until the front of the panel is away from the front frame. Remove from oven.

stainless steel/glass mirror

flame spreader

flame reflection

2 screws

TIMERON

BAKE

BROIL

START ? 888

HEAT

CLEAN

DOOR LOCKED

	CUSTOM	AUTO	TEMP/	CLOCK	START	OFF
BAKE				TEMP
	BROIL	CLEAN	TIME	TIMER	ENTER	CANCEL
					5 SEC

B

If your oven has electronic control pads only:

1.Press the “BAKE” pad.

•The “BAKE” indicator will light.

•“350” will appear in the display.

2.Press the START/ENTER pad.

•The “PREHEAT” or “HEAT,” and “ON” indicators will appear.

•If the burner fails to light due to air remaining in the gas line, reset the oven control by pressing the “OFF/CANCEL” pad and then pressing the “BAKE” and “START/ENTER” pads again to reactivate the bake operation.

If your oven has this electronic control pad:

			888°F	ON 88:88
			HEAT BAKE BROIL		CLEAN	TIMER
					TIMER				START	OFF
BAKE	CUSTOM	AUTO	TEMP	CLOCK	SET	LIGHT	HR	MIN
					TIMER				ENTER	CANCEL
	BROIL	CLEAN
					OFF				5 SEC

C

1.Press the “BAKE” pad.

•The “BAKE” indicator will light.

•“350°F” will appear in the display.

2.Press the START/ENTER pad.

•“PrE,” and “10:00” will appear in the display.

•“HEAT” and “ON” indicators will light.

•If the burner fails to light due to air remaining in the gas line, reset the oven control by pressing the “OFF/CANCEL” pad and then pressing the “BAKE” and “START/ENTER” pads again to reactivate the bake operation.

19.Check the oven burner for proper flame. The flame should be

1/2" long, with inner cone of bluish- green, and outer mantle of dark blue, and should be clean and soft in character. No yellow tips, blowing or lifting of flame should occur. If burner

does not light, check that the regulator shutoff valve is in the “on” position (see Step 11).

regulator shutoff valve

air shutter and screw

If oven flame needs adjusting:

Locate the air shutter next to the pressure regulator. Loosen screw and adjust the air shutter until the proper flame appears. Tighten screw.

20.Turn the control knob to “OFF” or press the “OFF/CANCEL” pad.

21.Replace flame spreader, oven bottom and oven racks.

You can check the burner flame by removing the flame spreader or by using a mirror.

Remove flame spreader:

Remove two screws from the front tabs of the flame spreader. Lift front of the flame spreader and pull forward to remove tabs from rear of oven.

Using a mirror:

Insert mirror to one side of the burner. Look into mirror to check flame.

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