Air Flow - Rear Panel - Whirlpool SELF-CLEANING SLIDE-IN GAS RANGES Manual

The gas range needs sufficient air to properly
ignite the gas and keep it burning properly. In-
side the oven, the correct air flow ensures the
correct air-to-gas mixture, so the proper igni-
tion and combustion will occur. In addition,
proper air flow through the gas range also
keeps the front control panel from becoming
too hot while the burners are operating, and
causing operational problems.
AIR FLOW — REAR PANEL
EXTRUDED
SPACERS
ON REAR PANEL
To help provide the proper air flow along the
back of the range, the rear panel of the range
has a spacer on each side toward the bottom
(see Figure 3-2). When the range is installed,
these spacers should just come in contact with
the surface of the wall. If they are accidentally
bent in, proper spacing will be lost, and the
burners may not light, or may not stay lit, or
operate at a reduced level. Also, the front con-
trol panel may become overly warm, and cause
the bimetal switches to trip, shutting down the
operation. If any of these problems occur, it is
most likely because of air flow restrictions.
REAR
PANEL
SPACER
Figure 3-2
3-2
AIRFLOW
WALL
SIDE VIEW