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Customer Questions and Answers for Surface Burner Valve (Simmer 270) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18041901
Manufacturer Part Number: WP9757218

This surface burner valve regulates gas flow to a top burner on your gas range or cooktop. The simmer version enhances low-heat control so the flame adjusts smoothly from a steady simmer to a full boil. What it does:

  • Regulates gas to the surface burner as you turn the knob, controlling flame size
  • Simmer variant improves stable low-flame performance at lower settings
  • Common failure symptoms: burner won't light though the igniter sparks, flame won't adjust or stays at one level
  • Knob feels stiff/binds or the stem no longer aligns correctly with settings
What's included:
  • 1 surface burner valve
Install notes:
  • Disconnect electrical power and shut off the gas supply before servicing
  • Remove the control knob and access the valve/manifold from the control panel or cooktop top
  • Note the original valve's orientation for your burner position; transfer mounting hardware as needed and tighten all gas connections securely
  • After reassembly, restore gas and check every joint for leaks with an approved leak-detection solution; verify proper flame and adjustment

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For Whirlpool Surface Burner Valve (Simmer 270) (Part Number: OEM18041901)

Scott for Model Number 66575163300

Reading the installation instructions delivered for Dan's question, it mentions to take out the 2 phillips screws that are holding the burner assembly to the surface. My screws are so badly rusted/corroded that I torqued the head off of the screw during removal. What is suggested as an agent to break these free for removal. Now I also need to know the replacement P/N for the screws that attach the burner housing to the cooktop. Is it feasible to replace the burner top or time to start looking for a replacement range? I am unsure about the areas where the screws are mounted into; these, of course, are looking quite rusted, as well.

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Hello Scott. There is nothing you can put on the screws due to the burner making flames. You can try heating them up before removing them. If they break, you will need to replace them with WP3368921.

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Hello Paul. Try pressing in on the knob to turn it. If it still does not turn, you will need to replace the valve on the unit.

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Hello Dan! Yes, the top burner valve part number WP9757218 is the correct replacement listed for the far left (left rear burner) valve. To replace the valve is a relatively easy procedure, Unplug the power cord, turn off the gas supply at the wall shut off. Remove the grates, burner caps and anything else on the cook top. You'll need to remove the two phillips head screws from each burner base, lift the burner base up and label and disconnect the wire from the igniter. Then raise the top and remove the manifold panel and gas valve.

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Ernesto, the right front burner valve is part number WP9757218. Nothing else should be needed unless defective on your unit now. Thanks.

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Jon, the burner valve listed for the right front burner is part number WP9757218. You should not need any additional parts or hardware unless damaged or missing on your unit now. Thanks.

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Hello Rjames. The valve 3196847 is bad. This part has been permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and we don't know of any source or replacement for the part.

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