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Question posted by janiesjuarez on November 21st, 2012

Burners Won't Light

burners won't light despite good gas flow and spark ignition

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User Guide - Page 1

... COOKI.N.G...p..go__-s Serial Number Dateof Purchase 8,CLEANI.N.G... I}EL'IITILISATEIIllPage 8 r DEgLSUAR..I.0.... Litho U.S.A. A/01/08 Part No. 8112P338-60 (¢ 2006 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. GAS COOKTOPS Installer: Pleaseleavethis manualwith this manualfor future reference.Keep sales receiptand/orcancelledcheckas proofof purchase. Consumer: Please read and keep this appliance.

User Guide - Page 2

... death. Do not store or use gasoline or other servicingshouldbe referred to a qualifiedservicer. iF YOU SMELL GAS: ' Do not try to light any electrical switch. . Do not use or storage near a window, properprecautionsshouldbe takento prevent curtainsfrom blowingover burners. Alwayscontactyour dealer,distributor,service agent,or manufactureraboutproblemsor conditions you cannot reach your...

User Guide - Page 3

... wellas the bubble actionof fat. Usedry, sturdypotholders.Damppotholders may ignite. Be sure utensil is large enough to properly containfoodand avoid... the utensil, do not extend handles over adjacentsurface burners.Always turn pan handlestoward the side or back of...children. GII II Turn off the gas supply tothe cooktop.Call yourinstalleror localgas (f companyto havethepossibleleakchecked...

User Guide - Page 5

... immediatelycounterclockwiseto the LITE setting. >-A clicking (spark)soundwill be felt. However,only the selectedburnerwill light.) 3. Do not leavecooktopunattended. An infi- PILOTLESS IGNITION Pilotlessignition eliminates the need for a constant standing pilot light. Each surface burner has a spark ignitor. If the surfaceburnerdoes not light,check if ignitoris broken,soiledor wet...

User Guide - Page 6

... flame. > A properlyadjustedburnerwithcleanportswilllightwithinafew seconds.Ifusingnatural gas, the flame will not seep underneath the cooktop. Improper installationof the gratesmayresultin chippingof thecooktop. This is one high speed burner on grate bottomwith the indentationsin the cooktop. Although the burner grates are sealed into the cooktop, boilovers or spills will be blue with...

User Guide - Page 7

... Magic Spray(PartNo. 20000008)**. I £1 and soak for your kindof gas. | Checkto be sure burner ports or ignition ports are not clogged. | Checkto be clogged. | Flame may cause crackingor... | Turnon eachburnerto be sure burner is damaged, soiled or wet. It is correctly seatedon the burner base. I DailyCleaning/Light Soil -- COOKTOP - I Neveruseovencleanersa, brasiveor caustic ...

User Guide - Page 8

... model/serial numbers that is contrary to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 4. Any food loss due to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Proof of original purchase date is covered by calling Maytag. Service calls to refrigerator or freezer product failures. 7. Major...

Installation Manual - Page 1

... DIMENSIONS C G H I ,o SEALEDGAS COOKTOPS Models: MGC5430 & MGC5536 IMPORTANT: Dimensions Shown in Both Inches and Centimeters. ARE CRITICAL SPECIAL WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF RANGE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. I - Refer to serial plate on underside of burner box for this appliance for the gas to convert this...

Installation Manual - Page 2

... the cooking surface with not less than 0.0122 inch thick. NOTE:THE FIGUREMAYNOTACCURATELYREPRESENT YOUR RANGEOR COOKTOP;HOWEVER,THISWARNING APPLIESTOALL GAS COOKINGPRODUCTS. Location Of Your Maytag Appliance Locate this ... Cooktop A = 30" (76.2 cm) minimum vertical clearance between the edge of the appliance and combustible construction extending from the cooking surface to both 30" and 36"...

Installation Manual - Page 3

... CSA Standard C22.1 - In Canada the range must be supplied to operate the cooktop on natural gas or, if converted for which it and that gas. Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and Section Z240.4.1 - Installation Requirements for LP gas, between 6 and 14 inches of this appliance is void on Maytag equipment installed other codes or, in...

Installation Manual - Page 4

... with this appliance for leaks. ILLUSTRATIVE GAS SUPPLY PIPING (NO OTHER APPLIANCE BELOW COOKTOP) BURNER BOX (REAR OF APPLIANCE) U "_'_ENTRAMNACNEIFOLD I (3/8" N.P.T.) _ , I ! Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install an UL approved gas detector. Make additional pipe connections as necessary ahead of gas flow. Check for gas leaks with 112" NPT male pipe threads...

Installation Manual - Page 5

... connector is used with an open threads of the elbow face toward the right side of gas flow. If the alternative piping method shown in figure 5 is selected for the installation, no ...IF THIS UNIT WILL HAVE A MAYTAG MODEL MEW6500 or MEW5500 SERIES ELECTRIC WALL OVEN INSTALLED BELOW THIS COOKTOP. When joined, ensure open flame. NOTE 1 : This appliance and its counter cutout. Install the...

Installation Manual - Page 6

... must be conducted by local codes or ordinances, a new A.G.A. - Include gas fittings and joints in the gas connection between 11 and 14 inches of Gas I Flow) 1_1/2" N.P.T. Pipe (Stationary Supply Pipe) NO APPLIANCE MOUNTED BELOW THIS COOKTOP WALL OVEN MOUNTED IN CABINETRY BELOW THIS COOKTOP FIGURE5 Regulator,Supplied -,ql-- (Opbpsliearnvece Pressure directionality of water column...

Installation Manual - Page 7

... be located (with reference to the rear of figure 6: 1. It is to the outlet. 2. B. within an adjacent cabinet. within the cross hatched area of the burner box, when viewed from this appliance's power cord, extending beyond a point 3-3/4" (9.53 cm) left side) dividing wall. The cabinet's lower front panel, below : A. The clearance...

Installation Manual - Page 8

... Carefully lift nut driver out of 15 to 20 inch-lbs. Figure 9 and 10 show the correct LP orifice spud location. To convert it for future use with LP gas (propane or butane), each burner. Failure to follow instructions could result in the appropriate burner throat by a MAYTAG AUTHORIZED SERVICER (or other qualified agency...

Installation Manual - Page 9

...figure 3, 4 or 5. APPLSYIDEWARD FINGPERESSURE TFORROEMCMAOPVPEIN I I REPLACPEININCAP. To set for remaining burners. Remove control knob from the factory with low and high flame settings adjusted for use... I] (KNOB AND GROMMET REMOVED) FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 High Altitude Notice The specified gas burner ratings typically apply to elevations up to advise if a reduction is shipped from valve ...

Installation Manual - Page 10

...gas main spuds in either figure 3, 4 or 5 (pages 4, 5 & 6). Observe the number on each spud as shown in their correct locations. 5. They will produce a stable, steady blue flame of appliance regulator and follow the instructions in adjusting screw. , Starting from high to low several times without extinguishing the flame. Light one burner...Natural Gas Orifice Spuds 5 BURNER MODEL (36"...

Installation Manual - Page 11

... hazy and otherwise appear to provide optimum aeration for all gases without air 5 BURNERMODEL (36"Wide) shutters. When operating properly, burners should produce clearly defined, even blue flames. NATURALGAS / LP GAS (BTU/HR) BURNERLOCATION Hi Lo Right Front Right Rear Left Front Left Rear Center 12,500 / 10,500 9,200 / 9,100 9,200 / 9,100...

Installation Manual - Page 12

... may be added to remove the cooktop for gas leaks after reconnection. See figures 18 and 19. FIGURE 18 BURNER BOX BRACKET SCREW FIGURE 19 How To Remove Cooktop For Servicing Follow this procedure to the front and/or rear. Remove hold -down screws to appliance, if equipped. 3. If gas line has been disconnected, check...

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My gas oven won't operate
... electronic oven control set ? See "Control Lockout" section below. Repeat to ignite Sabbath Mode - Oven Error messages - On some models) and Timer pads ...control is locked, only the Accusimmer ® , Clock Set, Oven Light (on any one of the surface burner knobs to avoid unintended use of the oven. Oven My gas oven won't operate My gas oven won't operate. Care Guide.
Cleaning coil elements (and drip bowls)
... if overheated. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle. Ceramic glass cooktop Error messages - Lift out the burner bowl. To clean the drip bowls: Once cool, remove coil elements. ...help control staining or discoloration. Indicator lights - Oven When a coil element is permanent. Crazing will cycle on , it enough to clear the burner bowl. Drip bowls will go, ...
Surface burners fail to ignite
...burner cap. Surface burners fail to ignite What can cause my surface burner(s) to light? Do you are not allowed to the gas supply and the gas shutoff is not correct. Check to see if the cooktop... are properly aligned with a straight pin. If there are sparking sounds, the igniter may be seated on burners while wet. The polarity of the receptacle is available at the ...