Customer Questions and Answers for Top Burner Valve Switch (Spark Ignition) by Whirlpool

This top burner valve switch mounts to a surface burner gas valve and closes the ignition circuit when you turn the knob to Lite. Replacing a worn switch restores dependable sparking and stops intermittent or nonstop clicking at the burners.

• Mounts on the surface burner valve and closes the ignition circuit at the Lite position
• Signals the spark module to fire the igniters so the burner lights
• Helps ensure quick, consistent burner ignition
• Common symptoms: no spark at a burner, intermittent ignition, or continuous clicking with knobs in Off

• Disconnect power and shut off the gas supply before servicing
• Pull off the burner knob and remove the control/manifold panel to access the valve switch
• Transfer wires one at a time and align the switch correctly on the valve stem; avoid overtightening
• Reassemble, restore power, test for spark with gas off, then relight and check for leaks