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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Gas Range Light Socket Replacement #W10554269
Whirlpool Gas Range Light Socket Replacement #W10554269
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Total Parts Cost
$6.52Estimated Savings
$112.5004:14
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the light socket on a Whirlpool gas range. The most common reason for replacing the socket is if the oven light will not turn on.
All of the information in this light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver, quarter-inch wrench
All of the information in this light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver, quarter-inch wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the light socket in your range unplug the power cord.
2
Carefully lift off the burner grates and remove all of the burner caps.
3
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the screws securing the burner heads.
4
Disconnect all of the spark wires from the surface igniters attached to the heads.
5
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the retaining clips.
6
Detach the main top and use a quarter-inch wrench to unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
7
You can now set the main top aside.
8
Open the oven door and unscrew the light bulb from the socket.
9
Disconnect the light socket wires then depress the retaining tabs to remove the old socket.
10
Install the new light socket by aligning the retaining tabs with the slots in the oven liner then snap the socket into place.
11
Install the light bulb.
12
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the new socket.
13
Before you reinstall the main top, we recommend inserting the spark wires in the orifice holders to secure them.
14
Now secure the grounding wire to the main top with the screw.
15
Reposition the right side of the main top first by hooking the rear edge on the mounting tab so the top is seated under the vent.
16
Now position the rear edge on the left mounting tab.
17
Making sure the orifice holders protrude through the holes in the main top snap the front edge into place.
18
When replacing the burner heads first connect the spark wires to the surface igniters.
19
Align the heads and rethread the screws to secure.
20
Replace the burner caps and reposition the grates.
21
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your range should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the light socket on a Whirlpool gas range. The most common reason for replacing the socket is if the oven light will not turn on.
All of the information in this light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver, quarter-inch wrench
All of the information in this light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver, quarter-inch wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the light socket in your range unplug the power cord.
2
Carefully lift off the burner grates and remove all of the burner caps.
3
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the screws securing the burner heads.
4
Disconnect all of the spark wires from the surface igniters attached to the heads.
5
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the retaining clips.
6
Detach the main top and use a quarter-inch wrench to unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
7
You can now set the main top aside.
8
Open the oven door and unscrew the light bulb from the socket.
9
Disconnect the light socket wires then depress the retaining tabs to remove the old socket.
10
Install the new light socket by aligning the retaining tabs with the slots in the oven liner then snap the socket into place.
11
Install the light bulb.
12
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the new socket.
13
Before you reinstall the main top, we recommend inserting the spark wires in the orifice holders to secure them.
14
Now secure the grounding wire to the main top with the screw.
15
Reposition the right side of the main top first by hooking the rear edge on the mounting tab so the top is seated under the vent.
16
Now position the rear edge on the left mounting tab.
17
Making sure the orifice holders protrude through the holes in the main top snap the front edge into place.
18
When replacing the burner heads first connect the spark wires to the surface igniters.
19
Align the heads and rethread the screws to secure.
20
Replace the burner caps and reposition the grates.
21
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your range should be ready for use.
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