Whirlpool Gas Range Cooktop Spark Module Replacement #WPW10475149

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$158.99

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$112.50

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Description

This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the cooktop spark module on a Whirlpool gas range. The most common reason for replacing this part is if one or more surface burners will not spark.

All of the information for this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool

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Whirlpool Gas Range - WFG745H0FS1

Gas Range Cooktop Spark Module Replacement

Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver

Shock Hazard

Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.

Fire Hazard

Shut off the gas supply as well.

Heavy

Carefully lift off the two grates.

Remove the burner caps from the left and right side burner bases.

Lift the center burner base straight up to remove.

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the center orifice holder to the main cooktop.

Next, unthread the screws securing the four remaining burner bases to the cooktop.

Lift the bases up and depress the tabs to release the spark electrode wires from each base ? make sure the wires don?t slip below the cooktop.

Pull off all five control knobs.

Now open the oven door and use the Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the front control panel.

Sharp

Lift the panel up and out.

Unthread the two screws securing the main cooktop to the support bracket.

Heavy

Lift up the cooktop and unthread the screw to release the spark module bracket.

Fully remove the cooktop.

Note the orientation of the wires connected to the spark module, then disconnect them.

Prepare the new spark module for installation by transferring the mounting bracket from the old module to the new one.

Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the new module.

Reinstall the cooktop by aligning the spark module bracket and securing it with the screw.

Fully position the top making sure the orifice holders protrude through the holes in the top and the spark electrode wires are accessible.

Thread the two lower screws to secure the cooktop.

Reinstall the front control panel by aligning the slots in the panel on the mounting bracket tabs.

Thread the mounting screws to secure.

Realign the control knobs on the valve stems.

Replace the screws to secure the center orifice holder to the top.

Reposition the center burner base on the orifice holder so the spark electrode aligns with the notch in the base.

Reinstall the remaining burner bases by first connecting the spark electrode wires, then position the bases and thread the screws to hold them in place.

Realign the burner caps.

Replace the grates by positioning them on the supports and gently lowering them.

Turn the gas supply back on, plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply, and the gas range should be ready for use.

Description

Step-By-Step Instructions

Whirlpool Gas Range - WFG745H0FS1

Gas Range Cooktop Spark Module Replacement

Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver

Shock Hazard

Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.

Fire Hazard

Shut off the gas supply as well.

Heavy

Carefully lift off the two grates.

Remove the burner caps from the left and right side burner bases.

Lift the center burner base straight up to remove.

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the center orifice holder to the main cooktop.

Next, unthread the screws securing the four remaining burner bases to the cooktop.

Lift the bases up and depress the tabs to release the spark electrode wires from each base ? make sure the wires don?t slip below the cooktop.

Pull off all five control knobs.

Now open the oven door and use the Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the front control panel.

Sharp

Lift the panel up and out.

Unthread the two screws securing the main cooktop to the support bracket.

Heavy

Lift up the cooktop and unthread the screw to release the spark module bracket.

Fully remove the cooktop.

Note the orientation of the wires connected to the spark module, then disconnect them.

Prepare the new spark module for installation by transferring the mounting bracket from the old module to the new one.

Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the new module.

Reinstall the cooktop by aligning the spark module bracket and securing it with the screw.

Fully position the top making sure the orifice holders protrude through the holes in the top and the spark electrode wires are accessible.

Thread the two lower screws to secure the cooktop.

Reinstall the front control panel by aligning the slots in the panel on the mounting bracket tabs.

Thread the mounting screws to secure.

Realign the control knobs on the valve stems.

Replace the screws to secure the center orifice holder to the top.

Reposition the center burner base on the orifice holder so the spark electrode aligns with the notch in the base.

Reinstall the remaining burner bases by first connecting the spark electrode wires, then position the bases and thread the screws to hold them in place.

Realign the burner caps.

Replace the grates by positioning them on the supports and gently lowering them.

Turn the gas supply back on, plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply, and the gas range should be ready for use.