DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the gas tube with valves (manifold) on a Maytag cooktop. The most common reason for replacing the manifold is when it is leaking gas.
All of the information for this gas tube replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Maytag, Magic Chef
Tools used: 2 adjustable wrenches, multi screwdriver, Phillips head bit, 9/16 inch wrench, Teflon tape
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace a burner base on your gas cooktop unplug the appliance
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Turn off the gas supply.
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Now disconnect the gas supply line from the regulator.
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Unthread the regulator from the manifold.
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Next, remove all four burner valve knobs.
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Remove all of the burner grates and caps.
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Use a t-15 torx head screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the burner bases and pull the bases off.
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Now remove the main top.
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Next, pull all four spark switches off of the burner valve stems.
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Use a 9/16th inch wrench to unthread the nuts to remove the burner tubes from the burner valves.
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Use a phillip-head screwdriver or a quarter inch socket to remove the screws securing the manifold assembly to the burner box.
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Be aware you will need to lift the cooktop up from the countertop to remove the outside screws.
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Pull the old assembly free.
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You’re now ready to install the new manifold assembly.
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Insert the curved end of the new manifold into the hole in the burner box as you fully align the manifold assembly.
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Replace the screws to secure.
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Insert the burner tubes into the new valves then thread and tighten the nuts.
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Position the spark switches on the burner valve stems and press into place.
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Replace the main top making sure the orifice holders align with the holes.
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Replace the burner bases by lining up the electrodes with the holes in each base and secure each of them with the screws.
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Replace the burner caps and grates.
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Replace the burner valve knobs.
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Wrap Teflon tape clockwise around the threads of the new manifold.
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Thread on the regulator.
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Reconnect the gas supply line to the regulator.
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With the repair completed, turn the gas supply back on plug the appliance back in and your cooktop should be ready for use.