Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Gas Range Replace Left Rear Burner Orifice #W10170508

Whirlpool Gas Range Replace Left Rear Burner Orifice #W10170508

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the left rear 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 too 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, pliers

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the left rear burner orifice in your range unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the gas supply.
3
Carefully lift off the left side burner grates and remove the left rear burner cap.
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 left rear 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 too 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, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the left rear burner orifice in your range unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the gas supply.
3
Carefully lift off the left side burner grates and remove the left rear burner cap.
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.

Applicable Product Model

Range/Stove/Oven
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Gas
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Orifice
Orifice
$57.38
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Total$0.00

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