DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the manifold assembly on a Whirlpool gas range. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the surface burners will not light.
All of the information for this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Whirlpool Gas Range - WFG745H0FS1
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Gas Range Manifold Assembly Replacement
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Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, 5/8th inch wrench, half-inch wrench
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Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
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Shut off the gas supply as well.
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Pull the range away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
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Carefully lift off the two grates.
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Remove the burner caps from the left and right side burner bases.
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Lift the center burner base straight up to remove.
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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the center orifice holder to the main cooktop.
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Next, unthread the screws securing the four remaining burner bases to the cooktop.
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Lift the bases up and depress the tabs to release the spark electrode wires from each base ? make sure the wires don?t slip below the cooktop.
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Pull off all five control knobs.
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Now open the oven door and use the Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the front control panel.
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Lift the panel up and out.
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Unthread the two screws securing the main cooktop to the support bracket.
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Lift up the cooktop and unthread the screw to release the spark module bracket.
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Fully remove the cooktop.
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Use a 5/8th inch wrench to help unthread the nut securing the gas supply line to the manifold.
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Use a half-inch wrench to help unthread the nuts securing the gas supply tubes to the five burner valves.
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Unthread the two manifold mounting screws.
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Next, use the Phillips-head screwdriver or a number two square drive bit to unthread the screws securing the lower rear access panel.
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Lift the panel up and out.
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Now unthread the screws to release the upper rear access panel.
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Pull the panel down to remove.
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Detach the wire retainer.
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Disconnect the wire harness.
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Disconnect the red and white wires from the spark module and you can fully remove the old manifold assembly.
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Install the new manifold assembly by first connecting the red and white wires to the spark module.
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Feed the wire harness under the control panel and connect the wire connecter.
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Secure the wires with the retainer.
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Reinstall the upper rear access panel and secure it with the screws.
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Reinstall the lower rear access panel.
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Position the manifold and replace the mounting screws to hold it in place.
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Insert the orifice holder gas supply tubes into the burner valves and thread the nuts ? be careful not to damage the tubes by overtightening the nuts.
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Secure the manifold gas supply line in the same manner.
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Reinstall the cooktop by aligning the spark module bracket and securing it with the screw.
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Fully position the top making sure the orifice holders protrude through the holes in the top and the spark electrode wires are accessible.
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Thread the two lower screws to secure the cooktop.
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Reinstall the front control panel by aligning the slots in the panel on the mounting bracket tabs.
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Thread the mounting screws to secure.
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Realign the control knobs on the valve stems.
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Replace the screws to secure the center orifice holder to the top.
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Reposition the center burner base on the orifice holder so the spark electrode aligns with the notch in the base.
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Reinstall the remaining burner bases by first connecting the spark electrode wires, then position the bases and thread the screws to hold them in place.
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Realign the burner caps.
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Replace the grates by positioning them on the supports and gently lowering them.
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Turn the gas supply back on, plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and the gas range should be ready for use.