Whirlpool 6AKM157/IX/2 User manual

WHIRLPOOL CONSUMER SERVICES Models 6AKM157/IX/2
6AKM157/IX/3
6AKM157/WH/2
6AKM157/WH/3
July 2001
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is not permitted without written authority of Whirlpool (Australia) Pty. Limited
Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool U.S.A.
This documentation is intended only for qualified technicians who possess the required qualifications
and are aware of the regulatory requirements applicable to servicing electrical appliances.
Whirlpool (Australia) Pty Limited Part No. SM5022
A. B. N.28 003 578 023
WHIRLPOOL AUSTRALASIA
CONSUMER SERVICES
SERVICE MANUAL
GAS COOKTOP
Model Version
6AKM157/IX/2 8571 157 53040
6AKM157/IX/3 8571 157 53060
6AKM157/WH/2 8571 157 53050
6AKM157/WH/3 8571 157 53070

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CONTENTS
Page
TECHNICAL DATA 4
GAS LEAKS 4
GAS JET REPLACEMENT 4
FLAME ADJUSTMENT 5
MAINTENANCE
HOB REMOVAL 5
REPLACEMENT OF GAS VALVES 6
GREASING THE GAS VALVES 6
IGNITION COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 7
BURNER BASE REMOVAL 7
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 7
EXPLODED VIEW - COOKTOP 8
SPARE PARTS LIST 9

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TECHNICAL DATA
Rating Gas Jet (Nozzle) Output PowerBurner Gas
Type
Operating
Pressure
kPa g/h l/h
Diameter
1/100mm kW MJ/h
Small Propane 2.75 65 - 54 0.92 3.3
N.G. 1.00 - 102 90 1.00 3.6
Medium Propane 2.75 119 - 70 1.58 5.7
N.G. 1.00 - 188 118 1.67 6.0
Wok Propane 2.75 278 - 102 3.81 13.7
N.G. 1.00 - 375 165 3.64 13.1
GAS LEAKS
After performing any maintenance or service operation on the cooktop, the cooktop must be
checked to ensure that there are no gas leaks.
GAS JET REPLACEMENT
WARNING : Servicing must be carried out only by authorised personnel.
This appliance is approved by the Australian Gas Association for use with either natural gas
or propane gas. Ensure that appliance is suitable for the available gas supply.
To replace a gas jet, the following procedure applies:
1. Turn off the gas cock adjacent to the
cooktop.
2. Remove all the burners and unscrew the
jets using a 7mm socket. See Figure 1.
3. Reinstall the jet appropriate to the gas
supply.
6. Check the cooktop to ensure that there are
no gas leaks
FIGURE 1

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FLAME ADJUSTMENT
GAS VALVES
The gas valves fitted to this cooktop are suitable for both propane gas and natural gas.
Adjust the minimum flame for use with natural gas as follows:
1. Operate the burner and set the control knob to minimum flame.
2. Remove the control knob.
3. Using an appropriate sized screwdriver,
turn the adjustment screw in the base of
the gas valve (See Figure 2). until the
flame bead is approximately 4mm long.
Check and ensure that the flame does
not extinguish when adjusting the control
knob quickly from maximum to minimum
flame.
FIGURE 2
Note : For cooktops operating on propane gas, the minimum flame adjustment screw
must be fully screwed in (fully clockwise).
4. Check the cooktop to ensure that there are no gas leaks
MAINTENANCE
HOB REMOVAL
To remove the hob from the base, remove all the screws passing through the hob into the top
of the burner bases and lift the hob clear of the cooktop base.
To remove the base from the benchtop, isolate and disconnect the gas and electrical supply
and release the attachment clamps under the benchtop.

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REPLACEMENT OF GAS VALVES
To replace gas valves, remove the hob, remove the two screws securing the manifold to the
base and release the compression joints on the output side of the gas valves.
Remove the screws clamping the gas valve to the manifold.
It is recommended that the manifold to gas valve gaskets be replaced whenever the valve is
disturbed.
Reverse the procedure for reassembly. Check the cooktop to ensure that there are no gas
leaks.
GREASING THE GAS VALVES
If the valves become difficult to operate, they should be greased as follows:
1. Dismantle the valve body by removing the two
screws located in the body of the valve as shown in
Figure 3.
2. Clean the cone and valve body with a solvent soaked
cloth. Lightly grease the cone with the appropriate
grease
3. Insert the cone and operate the valve several times.
Remove the cone again and wipe away any excess
grease making certain that all ports are free from
obstruction.
4. Reassemble and remount the valve.
6. Check the cooktop to ensure that there are no gas
leaks
FIGURE 3

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IGNITION COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
During disassembly, take note of the order of assembly of the components.
1. Remove the hob. (See Figures 1 and 4)
2. The ignition pack can be replaced by freeing the two tabs securing it to the base. All
electrical connections are push on.
3. The spark plug for the wok burner is attached to the hob by a circlip in the base of the
spark plug. Remove this circlip and withdraw the spark plug and its connecting lead
through the top of the burner base.
Replace by reversing this procedure.
4. The spark plugs for the small and medium burners are secured by a single screw in
the burner base. Remove this screw and lift the spark plug clear of the burner base.
Replace by reversing this procedure.
5. Reassemble the cooktop ensuring that all wiring is located in its correct position.
6. Test and check all cooktop operations. Check the cooktop to ensure that there are no
gas leaks.
BURNER BASE REMOVAL
Isolate the gas and electrical supply and remove the cooktop from the benchtop. Remove the
hob, disconnect the compression fittings from the burner base and remove the screw(s)
passing through the cooktop base into the bottom of the burner bases.
Reverse this procedure for reinstallation of the burner base.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
A
N
E
Spark
Plugs
Ignitor Pack
Supply Terminal
Block
Ignition
Switches

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EXPLODED VIEW - COOKTOP

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SPARE PARTS LIST
Item Part No Description
6AKM157/IX/2 AKM157/IX/3
6AKM157/WH/2 AKM157/WH/3
031 0 4812 442 69097 4812 442 69097 Hob, stainless steel
031 0 4812 442 69098 4812 442 69098 Hob, white
031 1 4812 442 69096 4812 442 69096 Hob bottom
033 0 4812 458 58206 4812 458 58206 Grid for hob adaptor
084 0 4819 905 00768 4819 905 00768 Damper for grid
241 0 4812 458 58135 4812 458 58135 Grid left/right
241 1 4812 458 58134 4812 458 58134 Grid right
331 0 4812 412 58851 4812 412 58851 Knob, black
331 0 4812 412 58852 4812 412 58852 Knob, white
331 1 4812 532 38007 4812 532 38007 Gasket
470 0 4812 360 68286 4812 360 68286 Spreader, burner small
470 1 4812 360 68287 4812 360 68287 Spreader, burner medium
470 3 4812 360 68285 4812 360 68285 Spreader, burner, ultra rapid
471 0 4812 360 78083 4812 360 78078 Burner, small
471 1 4812 360 78084 4812 360 78079 Burner, medium
471 3 4812 360 68092 4812 360 78077 Burner, ultra rapid
473 0 4812 360 78081 4812 360 78081 Cover, small flame spreader
473 1 4812 360 68288 4812 360 68288 Cover, medium flame spreader
473 3 4812 360 68094 4812 360 68094 Centre cover, ultra rapid flame spreader
473 4 4812 360 68095 4812 360 68095 Outer cover, ultra rapid flame spreader
474 0 4812 310 38567 Not applicable Set of nozzles G20 (Natural gas)
474 0 Not applicable 4812 310 38571 Set of nozzles G31 (Propane gas)
571 0 4812 360 58224 4812 360 58224 Tap small 0.27
571 1 4812 360 58225 4812 360 58225 Tap medium 0.34
571 2 4812 360 58226 4812 360 58226 Tap ultra rapid 0.70
591 0 4812 252 68022 4812 252 68022 Spark plug, small & medium
591 1 4812 252 68007 4812 252 68007 Spark plug, ultra rapid burner
595 0 4819 905 00893 4819 905 00893 Generator, ignition
595 1 4812 140 38001 4812 140 38001 Connection block
703 0 4819 526 48423 4819 526 48423 Coupling piece (Elbow)
703 1 4812 530 48205 4812 530 48205 Manifold
703 2 4812 530 48275 4812 530 48275 Tube front, right
703 3 4812 530 48276 4812 530 48276 Tube front, left
703 4 4812 530 29051 4812 530 29051 Tube back, right
703 5 4812 530 29052 4812 530 29052 Tube back, left
794 0 4819 532 68754 4819 532 68754 Gasket
900 0 4812 404 38569 4812 404 38569 Tap to manifold clamp
900 1 4812 404 38534 4812 404 38534 Fastener
930 0 4812 404 48662 4812 404 48662 Fastener, spark plug