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WHIRLPOOL CONSUMER SERVICES            

Models 6AKM157/IX/2

                                                                                                    6AKM157/IX/3

                                                                                                      6AKM157/WH/2
                                                                                                      6AKM157/WH/3

                                                                                                                                            

July 2001

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

                Part No. SM5022

A. B. N.28  003 578 023

WHIRLPOOL AUSTRALASIA

CONSUMER SERVICES

SERVICE MANUAL

GAS COOKTOP

Model

Version

6AKM157/IX/2

8571 157 53040

6AKM157/IX/3

8571 157 53060

6AKM157/WH/2

8571 157 53050

6AKM157/WH/3

8571 157 53070

Summary of Contents for 6AKM157/IX/2

Page 1: ...ed 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 Part No SM5022 A B N 28 003 578 023 WHIRLPOOL AUSTRALASIA CONSUMER SERVICES SERVICE MANUAL GAS COOKTOP Model Version ...

Page 2: ...WHIRLPOOL CONSUMER SERVICES Models 6AKM157 IX 2 6AKM157 IX 3 6AKM157 WH 2 6AKM157 WH 3 Page 2 of 9 BLANK PAGE ...

Page 3: ...age 3 of 9 CONTENTS Page TECHNICAL DATA 4 GAS LEAKS 4 GAS JET REPLACEMENT 4 FLAME ADJUSTMENT 5 MAINTENANCE HOB REMOVAL 5 REPLACEMENT OF GAS VALVES 6 GREASING THE GAS VALVES 6 IGNITION COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 7 BURNER BASE REMOVAL 7 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 7 EXPLODED VIEW COOKTOP 8 SPARE PARTS LIST 9 ...

Page 4: ...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 procedur...

Page 5: ...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 fro...

Page 6: ...ocedure 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 2 Clean the cone and valve body with a solvent soaked cloth Lightly grease the cone with the appropriate grease 3...

Page 7: ...cedure 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 Reassemble the cooktop ensuring that all wiring is located in its correct position 6 Test and check all cooktop operations Check the cooktop to ensure that there are no gas leaks BURNER BA...

Page 8: ...WHIRLPOOL CONSUMER SERVICES Models 6AKM157 IX 2 6AKM157 IX 3 6AKM157 WH 2 6AKM157 WH 3 Page 8 of 9 EXPLODED VIEW COOKTOP ...

Page 9: ...flame spreader 473 1 4812 360 68288 4812 360 68288 Cover medium flame spreader 473 3 4812 360 68094 4812 360 68094 Centre cover ultra rapid flame spreader 473 4 4812 360 68095 4812 360 68095 Outer cover ultra rapid flame spreader 474 0 4812 310 38567 Not applicable Set of nozzles G20 Natural gas 474 0 Not applicable 4812 310 38571 Set of nozzles G31 Propane gas 571 0 4812 360 58224 4812 360 58224 ...

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