Whirlpool 9761413 Installation Instructions Manual page 11

Check Operation of Cooktop Burners
Standard Surface Burners
Push in and turn each control knob to the "LITE" position.
The flame should light within 4 seconds. The first time a burner is
lighted it may take longer that 4 seconds to light because of air in
the gas line.
TripleTier™ Flame Burner
To start simmer burner:
Push in and turn control knob to "LITE."
The flame should light within 4 seconds. The first time a burner is
lighted it may take longer that 4 seconds to light because of air in
the gas line.
To start power burner:
Push in and turn control knob to "POWER BURNER HIGH."
The flame should light within 4 seconds. The first time a burner is
lighted it may take longer that 4 seconds to light because of air in
the gas line.
If burners do not light properly:
Turn cooktop control knob to the "OFF" position.
Check that the range is plugged in and the circuit breaker has
not tripped or the household fuse blown.
Check that the gas shutoff valves are set to the "open"
position.
Check that burner caps are properly positioned on burner
bases.
Repeat start-up. If a burner does not light at this point, contact
your dealer or authorized service company for assistance.
Adjust Flame Height
Adjust the height of top burner flames. The cooktop "low" burner
flame should be a steady blue flame approximately ¼" (0.64 cm)
high.
A
B
A. Low flame
B. High flame
The flame can be adjusted using the adjustment screw in the
center of the valve stem. The valve stem is located directly
underneath the control knob.
A. Adjustment screw
A
If the "low" flame needs to be adjusted:
1. Remove the control knob.
2. Hold the knob stem with a pair of pliers. Use a small flat-
blade screwdriver to turn the screw located in the center of
the control knob stem until the flame is the proper size.
3. Replace the control knob.
4. Test the flame by turning the control from "LO" to "HI,"
checking the flame at each setting.
Check Operation of Oven Bake Burner
1. Remove the oven rack. Remove the bake burner cover and
place it on a protected surface.
2. Push the BAKE pad. Default temperature appears in the
temperature display.
3. Press the START pad. Depending on your model,
"PrE" and preheat time will appear in the temperature display
OR
"PREHEATING" and "LO" (or actual temperature) will appear
in the temperature display.
The oven bake burner should light within 8 seconds, under
certain conditions it may take the burner up to 50 to 60 seconds
to light.
Electronic igniters are used to light the bake and broil burners.
A
B
C
A. Oven bake burner cover
B. Flame spreader
C. Oven bake burner
Adjust Oven Bake Burner Flame (if needed)
1. Remove access cover plate (1 screw) located on the upper
wall, inside the storage or warming drawer compartment.
2. Check the oven bake burner for proper flame.
This flame should have a ½" (1.3 cm) long inner cone of
bluish-green, with an outer mantle of dark blue, and should
be clean and soft in character. No yellow tips, blowing or
lifting of flame should occur.
3. If the oven bake flame needs to be adjusted, locate the air
shutter near the center rear of the range. Loosen the locking
screw and rotate the air shutter until the proper flame
appears. Tighten locking screw.
B
A. Air shutter
B. Locking screw
A
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