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Customer Questions and Answers for Gas Valve (Burner) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18070029
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10602001

This gas valve controls the flow of gas to a burner, enabling safe ignition and a stable flame. Replace a sticking or failed valve to restore dependable lighting and consistent heat output from your cooking appliance.

  • Regulates and shuts off gas flow from the manifold to the burner
  • Supports clean ignition and steady flame during operation
  • Common symptoms: burner won't light even with spark/igniter present, flame won't adjust or is erratic, control stem is stiff or stripped
  • Can help resolve intermittent flame-out or weak flame caused by internal valve wear
What's included: 1 gas valve Installation notes:
  • Disconnect power and shut off the gas supply before servicing
  • Note tubing/orifice orientation and transfer fittings as required
  • Apply gas-rated thread sealant to tapered pipe threads only
  • After installation, open gas and leak-test all joints with an approved solution; verify ignition and proper flame height

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Hello Joe, the spark board controls the oven burners in bake/broil, on start it opens the appropriate gas valve, sends a spark to the ignitor and checks for a burner flame ,if no flame is detected it has 3 tries to light the burner then goes into a safety cancel mode. If the burner lights then goes out, the burner tube has a faulty ground connection through the mounting screw to the frame. Remove the burner mounting screw and lightly sand that area, replace the screw if corroded or loose, tighten the screw till snug but not overtight and retest.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Thursday, December 17, 2020

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