l Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color. If flames are uneven, YOU mav need to clean the burners.
To clean burners:
1.Pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base.
2.Remove the trim ring (if equipped) and burner pan.
3.Clean burner cap, trim ring and burner pan with warm, soapy water and a sponge. You can also clean with a nonabrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser. Do not clean burner cap, trim ring or burner pan in dishwasher or
4.if the gas tube opening or the oriiice, located inside the opening, has become soiled or clogged, use a cotton swab or a soft cloth to clean the area.
5.if ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. if adjustment is needed, call a qualified technician for service.
6.After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports, replace the burner pan, trim ring (if equipped) and burner cap. (Burner pan and trim ring must be replaced over burner base before replacing burner cap. Do not operate burners without burner pan and trim ring in place.) To replace burner cap, make sure cap is properly aligned and leveled. Find the recessed locating tabs on the burner cap (see illustration) and place cap over the white ignitor in the burner base.
7.Turn on the burner to determine if it will light. if the burner does not light after cleaning, contact an authorized Whirlpool@ service technician. Do not service the sealed burner yourself.
Ports
Typical surface burner flame at highest setting
Qw Locating tabs
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