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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Gas Cooktop Front Spark Electrode Replacement #W11246765
Whirlpool Gas Cooktop Front Spark Electrode Replacement #W11246765
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Total Parts Cost
$42.94Estimated Savings
$112.5004:00
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the front spark electrode on Whirlpool gas cooktops. The most common reason for replacing the electrode is if it is not sparking.
All of the information in this electrode replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this electrode replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step By Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Gas Cooktop - WCG97US0DS00
2
Gas Cooktop Front Spark Electrode Replacement
3
Tools needed: T-20 Torx bit
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Fire
7
Shut off the gas supply.
8
Heavy
9
Carefully lift off all three grates.
10
Remove all five burner caps and burner bases.
11
Remove all of the control knobs.
12
You can use string or wire to help pull them off of the valve stems.
13
Now use a T-20 Torx bit to unthread all of the screws securing the orifice holders to the main top.
14
Sharp
15
With the screws unthreaded, you can lift off the top.
16
Disconnect the appropriate spark electrode wire from the spark module.
17
Now slide out the electrode retainer and you can remove the old electrode from the orifice holder.
18
Install the new spark electrode by positioning it in the holder then slide in the retainer to secure.
19
Connect the wire to the appropriate terminal on the spark module.
20
Realign the main top on the base so the spark electrodes protrude through the holes in the top.
21
Confirm that the orifice holders are aligned, then thread and tighten the screws to secure the holders to the main top.
22
Replace the control knobs by aligning them on the valve stems and pushing them into place.
23
Align each burner base with the appropriate orifice holder so the igniter electrode protrudes through the hole in the base.
24
Next, position the burner caps on the bases.
25
Align the three burner grates on the support brackets and gently lower them.
26
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.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the front spark electrode on Whirlpool gas cooktops. The most common reason for replacing the electrode is if it is not sparking.
All of the information in this electrode replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this electrode replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Gas Cooktop - WCG97US0DS00
2
Gas Cooktop Front Spark Electrode Replacement
3
Tools needed: T-20 Torx bit
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Fire
7
Shut off the gas supply.
8
Heavy
9
Carefully lift off all three grates.
10
Remove all five burner caps and burner bases.
11
Remove all of the control knobs.
12
You can use string or wire to help pull them off of the valve stems.
13
Now use a T-20 Torx bit to unthread all of the screws securing the orifice holders to the main top.
14
Sharp
15
With the screws unthreaded, you can lift off the top.
16
Disconnect the appropriate spark electrode wire from the spark module.
17
Now slide out the electrode retainer and you can remove the old electrode from the orifice holder.
18
Install the new spark electrode by positioning it in the holder then slide in the retainer to secure.
19
Connect the wire to the appropriate terminal on the spark module.
20
Realign the main top on the base so the spark electrodes protrude through the holes in the top.
21
Confirm that the orifice holders are aligned, then thread and tighten the screws to secure the holders to the main top.
22
Replace the control knobs by aligning them on the valve stems and pushing them into place.
23
Align each burner base with the appropriate orifice holder so the igniter electrode protrudes through the hole in the base.
24
Next, position the burner caps on the bases.
25
Align the three burner grates on the support brackets and gently lower them.
26
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.
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