DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the left rear burner valve on a Kitchenaid Gas Downdraft Cooktop (model #KCGD506GSS00). The most common reason for replacing the valve is if the left rear burner is not receiving gas.
All of the information in this valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions1
KitchenAid Gas Downdraft Cooktop - KCGD506GSS00
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Gas Downdraft Cooktop Left Rear Burner Valve Replacement
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Tools needed: 1/8th inch non-flared flat-head screwdriver, pliers, half-inch wrench, adjustable wrench, Phillips-head screwdriver, quarter-inch 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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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the long screws securing the cooktop to the underside of the countertop.
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Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to loosen the adjustment screws securing the clamping brackets.
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Rotate the brackets inward, then tighten the screws.
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Detach the venting from the blower.
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Now carefully lift off the three grates as well of the vent grille.
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Next, remove all of the burner caps and the burner bases.
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Remove all of the control knobs.
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You can use string or wire to help pull them off of the valve shafts.
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Have an assistant help you to lift the appliance up and use two pieces of wood to support the cooktop base above the countertop.
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Now use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread all of the screws securing the orifice holders to the main top.
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Unthread the screw holding the main top to the blower switch mounting bracket.
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With the screws unthreaded, you can lift off the top.
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Use a half-inch wrench to help unthread the nuts securing the gas supply tubing to the burner valves.
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Use an adjustable wrench to help unthread the nut securing the main gas supply line to the manifold.
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Next, unthread the six screws on the front of the cooktop base securing the manifold assembly.
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Disconnect the wire connecter and remove the assembly.
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Remove the seal from the appropriate valve shaft.
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Now lift the spark switch straight up to detach.
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Unthread the screw to release the valve bracket.
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You can now remove the old burner valve.
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Install the new burner valve by aligning it on the manifold, then position the bracket and secure it with the screw.
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Align the spark switch on the new valve and snap it into place.
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Slide the seal over the shaft.
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Reposition the manifold assembly in the base then connect the wire connecter.
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Thread and tighten the six screws to secure the assembly.
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Insert the main gas supply line into the manifold then thread and tighten the nut.
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Do the same to secure the five gas supply tubing to the appropriate burner valves.
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Realign the main top on the base so the surface igniters protrude through the holes in the top.
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Confirm that the orifice holders are aligned?then thread and tighten the screws to secure the holders to the main top.
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Replace the screw securing the main top to the blower switch mounting bracket.
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Remove the wood supports and center the cooktop in the cut-out space of the countertop.
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Replace the control knobs by aligning them on the valve shafts and pushing them into place.
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Align each burner base with the appropriate orifice holder so the spark igniter is positioned in the notch on the side of the base.
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Next, position the burner caps on the bases.
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Realign the three burner grates along with the vent grille.
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Loosen the two adjustment screws and rotate the clamping brackets outward, then tighten the screws.
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Thread one of the clamping screws through the outermost hole in the bracket.
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Tighten the screw against the underside of the countertop.
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Repeat for the opposite side to fully secure the cooktop.
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Reattach the venting to the blower.
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With the repair completed, turn the gas supply back on and plug the power cord back in.
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It?s a good idea to make sure the flame height is properly adjusted after installing a new gas valve.
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You can do this on any of the valves by setting the burner to ?lo?, then remove the control knob?and secure the gas valve stem with a pair of pliers.
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Using a 1/8th inch non-flared flat-head screwdriver, rotate the adjustment screw inside the stem clockwise to reduce the flame height and counter-clockwise to increase the height of the flame.
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With the flame properly adjusted, your gas downdraft cooktop should be ready for use.