Whirlpool AKM160/IX User manual

WHIRLPOOL CONSUMER SERVICES Models AKM160/IX
January 2001
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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. SM3517
A. C. N. 003 578 023
WHIRLPOOL AUSTRALASIA
CONSUMER SERVICES
SERVICE MANUAL
GAS COOKTOP
Model AKM160/IX
Version 8571 160 53000

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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 Diameter Part No
kPa g/h l/h 1/100mm kW MJ/h
Small Propane 2.75 65 - 50 506130 920 3.3
N.G. 1.00 - 87 86 506126 920 3.3
Medium Propane 2.75 119 - 68 506131 1670 6.0
N.G. 1.00 - 159 115 506127 16700 6.0
Wok Propane 2.75 250 - 102 506151 3500 12.6
N.G. 1.00 - 334 165 506152 3500 12.6
Note - 0.165 gas jets: 506152 has short castlation and 506128 (for large burner in other
models) has longer castlation.
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
13 510501 Small Burner
13 510502 Medium Burner
13 510506 Ultra Rapid Burner
14 504104 Small Flame Spreader
14 504105 Medium Flame Spreader
14 504108 Ultra Rapid Flame Spreader
15 101208 Cover for Small Flame Spreader
15 101209 Cover for Medium Flame Spreader
15 504117 Cover in for Ultra Raid Flame Spreader
15 504118 Cover out for Ultra Rapid Flame Spreader
20 604043 Micro for Ignition
22 202283 Load Bearing Bottom
32 505024 Elbow
25 202271 Fixing Hook
160 202287 Bridle for Fixing Gas Valves
163 502118 Gas Valve (Bypass 034)
163 502119 Gas Valve (Bypass 036)
163 502121 Gas Valve (Bypass 070)
319 304001 Benzing 5 Din 6799 for Spark Plugs
385 306024 Stop Spring for Spark Plug
414 411071 Gas Valve Gasket
415 415044 Small/Medium/Rapid/Fish Burner Spark Plug
415 415051 Spark Plug for Ultra Rapid Burner
421 411044 Rubber for Pipe
430 415034 Accumulator
583 508013 Thermocouple, 280 mm
583 508014 Thermocouple, 450 mm
583 508018 Thermocouple, wok burner
648 601952 Terminal Separator
702 404129 Adaptor for Wok Burner Pan Support
723 411070 Gasket
943 308019 Bumper for Grids
961 404123 Grid for 2 Burners P9 Right Left P6 Left
961 404125 Grid for 2 Burner P6 Right
1031 401532 Knob
1624 210183 Work Table
1627 501396 Gas Collector P640/680
1628 501370 Tube for Auxiliary Burner
1629 501417 Tube for Ultra-Rapid Burner
1630 501368 Tube for Right Back Burner
1631 501366 Tube for Left Back Burner
1635 301320 Hob fixing screw
1636 301322 Hob fixing screw, wok burner