Electronic Ignition System - Whirlpool GS440LEMT5 Instructions Pour L'installation

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
"LITE" position, the system creates a spark to light the burner.
This sparking continues, as long as the control knob is turned to
"LITE."
When the oven control is turned to the desired setting, sparking
occurs and ignites the gas.
Check Operation of Cooktop Burners
Standard Surface Burners
Push in and turn each control knob to the "LITE" position.
The flame should light within 4 seconds. The first time a burner is
lighted it may take longer that 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.
Check that the range is plugged in and the circuit breaker has
not tripped or the household fuse blown.
Check that the gas shutoff valves are set to the "open"
position.
Check that burner caps are properly positioned on burner
bases.
Repeat start-up. If a burner does not light at this point, contact
your dealer or authorized service company for assistance.
Adjust Flame Height
Adjust the height of top burner flames. The cooktop "low" burner
flame should be a steady blue flame approximately ¼" (0.64 cm)
high.
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B
A. Low flame
B. High flame
If the 'low" flame needs to be adjusted:
The flame can be adjusted using the adjustment screw in the
center of the valve stem. The valve stem is located directly
underneath the control knob.
A. Control knob stem
B. Screwdriver
1. Remove the control knob.
2. Hold the knob stem with a pair of pliers. Use a small flat-blade
screwdriver to turn the screw located in the center of the
control knob stem until the flame is the proper size.
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B
3. Replace the control knob.
4. Test the flame by turning the control from "LO" to "HI,"
checking the flame at each setting.
Check Operation of Oven Bake Burner
1. Remove the oven rack.
2. To remove the oven bottom: Remove 2 screws at the rear of
the oven bottom. 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 the cover on a protected
surface.
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A. Screws
3. You can check the burner flame by removing the flame
spreader or by using a mirror.
Remove flame spreader:
Remove 2 screws from the front tabs of the flame spreader.
Lift front of the flame spreader and pull forward to remove
tabs from rear of oven.
Using a mirror:
Insert a mirror to one side of the burner. Look into the mirror to
check flame.
A
B
A. Mirror
B. Flame spreader
C. Flame reflection
D. 2 screws
4. Push the BAKE pad.
5. Press the START pad.
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.
Electronic igniters are used to light the bake and broil burners.
Refer to the Use and Care Guide for proper operation of the oven
controls.
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D