Cleaning The Pilot - Whirlpool 4322452 Service Manual

CLEANING THE PILOT

The small opening of a pilot can easily become clogged with dust, grease, or food, preventing
proper gas flow. A pilot that will not light, or will not stay lit, may simply need to be cleaned.
To clean the pilot, insert a straight pin into the pilot opening, as shown in Figure 3-28, and move
it up and down gently, being careful not to enlarge or deform the opening. If there is a protective
metal shield over the pilot that prevents you from reaching the opening, remove it by pressing in
on the tabs on either side, and unhooking it.
Straight
Pin
Shield
Pilot Opening
Figure 3-28
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