The Orifice Holder is an OEM part for Whirlpool gas ranges. It includes the spark electrode and the 9.2k orifice, which are essential components for proper ignition and gas flow in the burner assembly.
Causes of a faulty orifice holder can include wear and tear over time, damage from corrosion or debris, or improper adjustment.
Symptoms of a bad orifice holder may include:
- Weak or no ignition spark
- An uneven or weak flame
- Difficulty in adjusting the burner flame
- Gas odor or leakage
This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
I needed to convert my jenn air stove top range back to natural gas from lp and the orifices were not available by themselves so i needed to order new orifice holders that included the ng orifices James M. • Brooklyn , WI • November 23, 2015
I had to drill out the screws that hold down the burner plates which also mount to the orifice holders because all of the screws had rusted tight and could not be loosened. The drilling out part was fairly easy and once I had removed the burner plates, I could easily lift the stove top off and get access to the orifice holders to replace all of them. I purchased new stainless steel self-threading screws from our local hardware store and re-assembled the new orifice holders and existing burner...
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