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Question posted by msafapay on January 4th, 2019

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Hi, i have model # gy397lxus and i have to hold down one of the knobs to get the surface element to work.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on January 4th, 2019 4:38 PM

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It is normal to have to push in the knob before it will work. If this is not your issue, a burner port may be clogged. See Sealed Surface Burners at https://www.manualslib.com/manual/511784/Whirlpool-Gw399lxub05.html?page=6#manual.

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Owners Manual - Page 3

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Owners Manual - Page 4

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Owners Manual - Page 5

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Owners Manual - Page 6

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Owners Manual - Page 9

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Owners Manual - Page 10

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Owners Manual - Page 15

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Owners Manual - Page 16

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Owners Manual - Page 17

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Owners Manual - Page 18

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Owners Manual - Page 19

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Installation Instructions - Page 2

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Installation Instructions - Page 3

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Installation Instructions - Page 4

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Installation Instructions - Page 6

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Installation Instructions - Page 7

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Installation Instructions - Page 9

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