Electronic Ignition System - Whirlpool WFG500M4H Installation Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT: If the back of the range is more than 2" (5.1 cm)
from the mounting wall, the rear range foot may not engage
the bracket. Slide the range forward and determine if there
is an obstruction between the range and the mounting wall.
Changes to the gas supply must be performed by a qualified
service technician. If you need assistance or service, refer to
the "Assistance or Service" section of the Use and Care Guide,
or the cover or "Warranty" section of the User Instructions, for
contact information.
6. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to ensure that the range foot is
engaged in the anti-tip bracket.
If the rear of the range lifts more than ½" (1.3 cm) off the floor
without resistance, the anti-tip bracket may not be installed
correctly. Do not operate the range without anti-tip bracket
installed and engaged. Please reference the "Assistance or
Service" section of the Use and Care Guide, or the cover
or "Warranty" section of the User Instructions, to contact
service.

Electronic Ignition System

Initial lighting and gas flame adjustments
Cooktop and oven burners use electronic igniters in place of
standing pilots. When the cooktop control knob is turned to the
"LIGHT" position, the system creates a spark to light the burner.
This sparking continues until the control knob is turned to the
desired setting. When the oven control is turned to the desired
setting, a hot surface igniter heats to a bright orange and ignites
the gas. No sparking occurs. The glow bar remains on while the
burner operates.
Check Operation of Cooktop Burners
Standard Surface Burners
Push in and turn each control knob to the "LIGHT" position.
The flame should light within 4 seconds. The first time a burner
is lit, it may take longer than 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.
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Check that the range is plugged in. Check that the circuit
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breaker has not tripped or the household fuse has not blown.
Check that the gas shutoff valves are set to the "open"
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position.
Check that burner caps are properly positioned on burner
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bases.
Repeat start-up. If a burner does not light at this point, turn the
control knobs to the "OFF" position and contact your dealer or
authorized service company for assistance.
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Check Operation of Oven Bake Burner
1. Remove the oven rack.
2. To remove the oven bottom: Lift up on the oven bottom to
remove tabs from rear of oven. Lift the rear of the oven
bottom up and back until the front of the panel is away from
the front frame.Remove from oven and place on a covered
surface.
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A. Tabs
B. Oven bottom
3. You can check the burner flame by removing the flame
spreader.
Remove flame spreader:
Remove nuts. Lift front of the flame spreader and pull forward to
remove tabs from rear of oven.
4. Turn the oven control dial counterclockwise to any cooking
temperature.
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.
Refer to the Use and Care Guide or User Instructions for proper
operation of the oven controls.
Adjust Oven Bake Burner Flame (if needed)
1. 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.
2. 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.
A. Locking screw
B. Air shutter
C. Flame
3. Turn thermostat OFF when finished.
4. Reinstall flame spreader and oven bake burner cover.
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