DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the front 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 burner orifice replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Frigidaire, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: 7mm socket
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace a front burner orifice in your range unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the gas supply.
3
Carefully lift off one or both burner grates and remove the appropriate burner cap.
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Now insert a 7mm nut driver through the hole in a burner head and use it to unthread the old orifice from the holder.
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Install the new burner orifice by threading it into the holder then tighten.
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With the orifice installed, realign the burner cap and replace the grates.
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With the repair completed turn the gas supply back on plug the power cord back in and your range should be ready for use.