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IGNITOR SYSTEM OVERVIEW
A Carborundum ignitor uses a round design,
and limits the operating current flow to be-
tween 2.5 and 3.0 amperes.
A Norton ignitor uses a rectangular design,
and limits the operating current flow to be-
tween 3.2 and 3.6 amperes.
This gas range uses two Carborundum igni-
tors to provide a source for igniting gas from
the bake and broil burners. Norton ignitors
were previously used in the Whirlpool gas
ranges, and both of these ignitors operate the
same way. The only differences are in the
design (see the illustrations), and in the cur-
rent ratings.
Norton Ignitor
3.2 - 3.6 Amps
Carborundum Ignitor
2.5 - 3.0 Amps
The oven ignitor system in these Whirlpool
gas ranges has the following three main com-
ponents, and is wired in a series-parallel cir-
cuit (see the illustration below):
1. An Electronic Oven Control (EOC).
2. Two Carborundum Ignitors (Bake &
Broil).
3. Dual Gas Safety Valve.
All of the self-clean gas ranges use these
components. When the EOC is set to the bake
or broil mode and a temperature is selected,
the relay on the EOC closes, and provides
power to the ignitor. With power applied, cur-
rent flows through the ignitor circuit, and the
ignitor begins to heat and glow.
IGNITOR SYSTEM OPERATION
BROIL IGNITOR
BAKE
HR
MIN
CUSTOM
BROIL
AUTO
CLEAN
CLOCK
TIME
DELAY
TIMER
SET
STOP
TIMER
OFF
OFF
CANCEL
S
TA
RT
E
N
TER
5 SEC
HEAT BAKE BROIL LOCKED CLEAN TIMER
O
F
ON
PF
ELECTRONIC
OVEN CONTROL
(EOC)
L1
N
RELAY
DUAL GAS
SAFETY VALVE
BAKE IGNITOR
L1
N
BAKE VALVE
BROIL VALVE
BAKE IGNITOR
BROIL IGNITOR
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL
RELAY