How To Install a Whirlpool Dryer Igniter

 

Part # 686590 (also part # 279311). This genuine OEM Whirlpool Dryer Igniter is a Flat style igniter and replaces both round and flat igniters. Also known as a Glo-Bar. Fits Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Estate, Sears and Roper gas dryers.

Instructions:

• 1
  Unplug the Whirlpool dryer from the wall outlet. Go to the back of the dryer, and turn off the gas supply valve. The gas supply shutoff valve is on the house gas line before the flex gas hose to the dryer.
  
• 2
  Disconnect the gas line to the dryer with a wrench. Turn the connector on the flex hose where it connects to the dryer counterclockwise.
  
• 3
  Go to the front of the dryer, and insert a flathead screwdriver between the toe panel and the front panel. Push the screwdriver handle up to pry the top of the toe panel away from the dryer. Move the toe panel away from the work area.
  
• 4
  Disconnect the wiring harness that connects to the flame sensor on the burner can. The harness will pull apart with your fingers. Remove the wiring harness from the burner connector on the base of the dryer below the burner.
  
• 5
  Remove the two screws that secure the burner assembly bracket to the base of the dryer with a socket wrench. The burner assembly fits inside the burner tube, and the mounting bracket is in front of the burner tube.
  
• 6
  
  Push the burner assembly forward to release the assembly from the bottom tabs. Pull the burner assembly out of the dryer.
  
• 7
  
  Disconnect the wire connector from the burner assembly to the igniter with your fingers. The igniter mounts to the front of the burner assembly. Remove the screw securing the igniter to the burner assembly with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
  
• 8
  
  Grab the igniter by the rear, and pull it off the burner assembly. Place the new igniter into position, and secure the igniter with the retaining screw. Connect the burner assembly wire harness to the igniter harness until they lock into place.
  
• 9
  Set the burner assembly inside the dryer, and position the tabs on the mounting bracket into the tab slots on the base of the dryer. Secure the burner assembly bracket with the retaining screws. Connect the flame sensor wiring harness and the burner connector harness. Push both connectors together until they lock tight.
  
• 10
  Position the toe panel back on the dryer cabinet, and push the toe panel until the retaining springs lock into place. Reconnect the gas line to the back of the dryer, and tighten the connection with the wrench.
  
• 11
  Turn the gas valve on, and apply a solution of 50 percent dish soap and 50 percent water mixed in a small container with a brush around the connection. If bubbles appear around the connection, tighten the connection. Turn off the gas valve before tightening the connection. Repeat until no bubbles appear. Plug the dryer back into the wall outlet.

Read more: How to Replace the Igniter in a Whirlpool Dryer | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6020833_replace-igniter-whirlpool-dryer.html#ixzz252SivFBZ

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