Whirlpool Slide-In Electric Ranges Check Operation of Cooktop Burners Standard Surface Burners

Check Operation of Cooktop Burners

Standard Surface Burners

Push in and turn each control knob to the “LITE” position.

The flame should light within 4 seconds. The first time a burner is lit it may take longer that 4 seconds to light because of air in the gas line.

Three Flame Burner

To start simmer burner:

Push in and turn control knob to “LITE.”

The flame should light within 4 seconds. The first time a burner is lighted it may take longer that 4 seconds to light because of air in the gas line.

To start power burner:

Push in and turn control knob to “POWER BURNER HIGH.”

The flame should light within 4 seconds. The first time a burner is lighted it may take longer that 4 seconds to light because of air in the gas line.

If burners do not light properly:

■Turn cooktop control knob to the “OFF” position.

■Check that the range is plugged in and the circuit breaker has not tripped or the household fuse has not blown.

■Check that the gas shutoff valves are set to the “open” position.

■Check that burner caps are properly positioned on burner bases.

Repeat start-up. If a burner does not light at this point, turn the control knobs to “OFF” and contact your dealer or authorized service company for assistance.

Adjust Flame Height

Adjust the height of top burner flames. The cooktop “low” burner flame should be a steady blue flame approximately ¼" (0.64 cm) high.

A

B

A.Low flame

B.High flame

The flame can be adjusted using the adjustment screw in the center of the valve stem. The valve stem is located directly underneath the control knob.

A

A. Valve stem

If the “low” flame needs to be adjusted:

1.Remove the control knob.

2.Hold the knob stem with a pair of pliers. Use a small flat- blade screwdriver to turn the screw located in the center of the control knob stem until the flame is the proper size.

3.Replace the control knob.

4.Test the flame by turning the control from “LO” to “HI,” checking the flame at each setting.

Check Operation of Oven Bake Burner

1.Remove the oven rack. Remove the bake burner cover and place it on a protected surface.

2.Push the BAKE pad. Default temperature appears in the temperature display.

3.Press the START pad. Depending on your model,

“PrE” and preheat time will appear in the temperature display

OR

“PREHEATING” and “LO” (or actual temperature) will appear in the temperature display.

The oven bake burner should light within 8 seconds, under certain conditions it may take the burner up to 50 to 60 seconds to light.

Electronic igniters are used to light the bake and broil burners.

A

B

C

A. Oven bake burner cover

B. Flame spreader

C. Oven bake burner

Adjust Oven Bake Burner Flame (if needed)

1.Remove access cover plate (1 screw) located on the upper wall, inside the storage or warming drawer compartment.

2.Check the oven bake burner for proper flame.

This flame should have a ½" (1.3 cm) long inner cone of bluish-green, with an outer mantle of dark blue, and should be clean and soft in character. No yellow tips, blowing or lifting of flame should occur.

3.If the oven bake flame needs to be adjusted, locate the air shutter near the center rear of the range. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the locking screw. Rotate the air shutter until the proper flame appears. Tighten locking screw.

B

A

A. Air shutter

B. Locking screw

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