DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the left front/rear orifice on Whirlpool gas cooktops (model #WCG97US0DS00). The most common reason for replacing the orifice is if the burner will not light, but the spark electrode is sparking.
All of the information in this orifice replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Whirlpool Gas Cooktop - WCG97US0DS00
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Gas Cooktop Left Front/Rear Orifice Replacement
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Tools needed: 7mm socket or nut driver
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Be sure to unplug the power cord.
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Shut off the gas supply.
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Remove the left-side grate and lift off the appropriate burner cap and burner base.
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You can now use a 7mm socket or nut driver to unthread the old orifice.
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Install the new orifice by aligning it in the orifice holder then use the 7mm socket or nut driver to thread and tighten.
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Replace the burner base so the spark electrode protrudes through the hole in the base.
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Replace the burner cap and grate.
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With the repair completed, turn the gas supply back on, plug the power cord back in and your gas cooktop should be ready for use.