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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Gas Range Replace Center Burner Orifice #W10170507
Whirlpool Gas Range Replace Center Burner Orifice #W10170507
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$56.33Estimated Savings
$112.5002:06
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the center burner orifice on a Whirlpool gas range. The most common reasons for replacing the orifice are if the burner will not light, or the flame is too high or low.
All of the information for this orifice replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Frigidaire, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver, 7mm socket, needle nose pliers
All of the information for this orifice replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Frigidaire, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver, 7mm socket, needle nose pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the center burner orifice in your range unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the gas supply.
3
Carefully lift off both burner grates and remove the burner cap covering the center burner.
4
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the burner head mounting screws and set the burner head aside.
5
Use small pliers to secure the orifice holder and a 7mm nut driver to unthread the old orifice from the holder.
6
Install the new burner orifice by threading it into the holder then tighten.
7
With the orifice installed, realign the burner head and secure it with the screws.
8
Replace the burner cap and reposition the grate.
9
With the repair completed turn the gas supply back on plug the power cord back in and your range should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the center burner orifice on a Whirlpool gas range. The most common reasons for replacing the orifice are if the burner will not light, or the flame is too high or low.
All of the information for this orifice replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Frigidaire, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver, 7mm socket, needle nose pliers
All of the information for this orifice replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Frigidaire, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver, 7mm socket, needle nose pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the center burner orifice in your range unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the gas supply.
3
Carefully lift off both burner grates and remove the burner cap covering the center burner.
4
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the burner head mounting screws and set the burner head aside.
5
Use small pliers to secure the orifice holder and a 7mm nut driver to unthread the old orifice from the holder.
6
Install the new burner orifice by threading it into the holder then tighten.
7
With the orifice installed, realign the burner head and secure it with the screws.
8
Replace the burner cap and reposition the grate.
9
With the repair completed turn the gas supply back on plug the power cord back in and your range should be ready for use.
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