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WHIRLPOOL CONSUMER SERVICES
Models AKM160/IX
January 2001
WHIRLPOOL AUSTRALASIA CONSUMER SERVICES
SERVICE MANUAL
GAS COOKTOP
Model AKM160/IX Version 8571 160 53000
Copyright © 2001 Whirlpool (Australia) Pty. Limited All rights strictly reserved. Reproduction or issue to third parties in any form whatsoever is not permitted without written authority of Whirlpool (Australia) Pty. Limited Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool U.S.A. This documentation is intended only for qualified technicians who possess the required qualifications and are aware of the regulatory requirements applicable to servicing electrical appliances.
Whirlpool (Australia) Pty Limited A. C. N. 003 578 023 Part No. SM3517
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CONTENTS
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TECHNICAL DATA GAS LEAKS GAS JET REPLACEMENT FLAME ADJUSTMENT MAINTENANCE HOB REMOVAL REPLACEMENT OF GAS VALVES GREASING THE GAS VALVES IGNITION COMPONENT REPLACEMENT BURNER BASE REMOVAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM EXPLODED VIEW - COOKTOP SPARE PARTS LIST
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TECHNICAL DATA
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Operating Rating Gas Jet (Nozzle) Output Power Pressure Diameter Part No kPa g/h l/h 1/100mm kW MJ/h Small Propane 2.75 65 50 506130 920 3.3 N.G. 1.00 87 86 506126 920 3.3 Medium Propane 2.75 119 68 506131 1670 6.0 N.G. 1.00 159 115 506127 16700 6.0 Wok Propane 2.75 250 102 506151 3500 12.6 N.G. 1.00 334 165 506152 3500 12.6 Note - 0.165 gas jets: 506152 has short castlation and 506128 (for large burner in other models) has longer castlation.
Burner
Gas Type
GAS LEAKS
After performing any maintenance or service operation on the cooktop, the cooktop must be checked to ensure that there are no gas leaks.
GAS JET REPLACEMENT
WARNING : Servicing must be carried out only by authorised personnel. This appliance is approved by the Australian Gas Association for use with either natural gas or propane gas. Ensure that appliance is suitable for the available gas supply. To replace a gas jet, the following procedure applies: 1. 2. 3. 6. Turn off the gas cock adjacent to the cooktop. Remove all the burners and unscrew the jets using a 7mm socket. See Figure 1. Reinstall the jet appropriate to the gas supply. Check the cooktop to ensure that there are no gas leaks
FIGURE 1
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FLAME ADJUSTMENT
GAS VALVES
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The gas valves fitted to this cooktop are suitable for both propane gas and natural gas. Adjust the minimum flame for use with natural gas as follows: 1. 2. Operate the burner and set the control knob to minimum flame. Remove the control knob. 3. Using an appropriate sized screwdriver, turn the adjustment screw in the base of the gas valve (See Figure 2). until the flame bead is approximately 4mm long. Check and ensure that the flame does not extinguish when adjusting the control knob quickly from maximum to minimum flame.
FIGURE 2 Note : For cooktops operating on propane gas, the minimum flame adjustment screw must be fully screwed in (fully clockwise). 4. Check the cooktop to ensure that there are no gas leaks
MAINTENANCE
HOB REMOVAL To remove the hob from the base, remove all the screws passing through the hob into the top of the burner bases and lift the hob clear of the cooktop base. To remove the base from the benchtop, isolate and disconnect the gas and electrical supply and release the attachment clamps under the benchtop.
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REPLACEMENT OF GAS VALVES
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To replace gas valves, remove the hob, remove the two screws securing the manifold to the base and release the compression joints on the output side of the gas valves. Remove the screws clamping the gas valve to the manifold. It is recommended that the manifold to gas valve gaskets be replaced whenever the valve is disturbed. Reverse the procedure for reassembly. Check the cooktop to ensure that there are no gas leaks. GREASING THE GAS VALVES If the valves become difficult to operate, they should be greased as follows: 1. Dismantle the valve body by removing the two screws located in the body of the valve as shown in Figure 3. Clean the cone and valve body with a solvent soaked cloth. Lightly grease the cone with the appropriate grease Insert the cone and operate the valve several times. Remove the cone again and wipe away any excess grease making certain that all ports are free from obstruction. Reassemble and remount the valve. Check the cooktop to ensure that there are no gas leaks
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FIGURE 3
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IGNITION COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
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During disassembly, take note of the order of assembly of the components. 1. 2. 3. Remove the hob. (See Figures 1 and 4) The ignition pack can be replaced by freeing the two tabs securing it to the base. All electrical connections are push on. The spark plug for the wok burner is attached to the hob by a circlip in the base of the spark plug. Remove this circlip and withdraw the spark plug and its connecting lead through the top of the burner base. Replace by reversing this procedure. 4. The spark plugs for the small and medium burners are secured by a single screw in the burner base. Remove this screw and lift the spark plug clear of the burner base. Replace by reversing this procedure. 5. 6. Reassemble the cooktop ensuring that all wiring is located in its correct position. Test and check all cooktop operations. Check the cooktop to ensure that there are no gas leaks.
BURNER BASE REMOVAL
Isolate the gas and electrical supply and remove the cooktop from the benchtop. Remove the hob, disconnect the compression fittings from the burner base and remove the screw(s) passing through the cooktop base into the bottom of the burner bases. Reverse this procedure for reinstallation of the burner base.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
Ignition Switches
Spark Plugs Ignitor Pack Supply Terminal Block A N E
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SPARE PARTS LIST
Item Part No 13 510501 13 510502 13 510506 14 504104 14 504105 14 504108 15 101208 15 101209 15 504117 15 504118 20 604043 22 202283 32 505024 25 202271 160 202287 163 502118 163 502119 163 502121 319 304001 385 306024 414 411071 415 415044 415 415051 421 411044 430 415034 583 508013 583 508014 583 508018 648 601952 702 404129 723 411070 943 308019 961 404123 961 404125 1031 401532 1624 210183 1627 501396 1628 501370 1629 501417 1630 501368 1631 501366 1635 301320 1636 301322 Description Small Burner Medium Burner Ultra Rapid Burner Small Flame Spreader Medium Flame Spreader Ultra Rapid Flame Spreader Cover for Small Flame Spreader Cover for Medium Flame Spreader Cover in for Ultra Raid Flame Spreader Cover out for Ultra Rapid Flame Spreader Micro for Ignition Load Bearing Bottom Elbow Fixing Hook Bridle for Fixing Gas Valves Gas Valve (Bypass 034) Gas Valve (Bypass 036) Gas Valve (Bypass 070) Benzing 5 Din 6799 for Spark Plugs Stop Spring for Spark Plug Gas Valve Gasket Small/Medium/Rapid/Fish Burner Spark Plug Spark Plug for Ultra Rapid Burner Rubber for Pipe Accumulator Thermocouple, 280 mm Thermocouple, 450 mm Thermocouple, wok burner Terminal Separator Adaptor for Wok Burner Pan Support Gasket Bumper for Grids Grid for 2 Burners P9 Right Left P6 Left Grid for 2 Burner P6 Right Knob Work Table Gas Collector P640/680 Tube for Auxiliary Burner Tube for Ultra-Rapid Burner Tube for Right Back Burner Tube for Left Back Burner Hob fixing screw Hob fixing screw, wok burner
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