How to Clean the Burner Assembly of The Gas Burner which not Lighting

Clean the Burner Assembly of The Gas Burner which not Lighting

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The Gas Burner is not Lighting.. how to Clean the Burner Assembly CAUTION: ALWAYS UNPLUG YOUR RANGE BEFORE WORKING ON IT!

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Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

screwdriver
Electrical tester
safety items
tooth brush
niddle

Step1

photo 1 1. Lift the burner assembly off the support arm as you slide it away from the burner valve port. It just rests there. Remove the shipping screws if they’re still in place. (You don’t have to reinstall them.) Your burner assembly may look a bit different from ours, but you can clean all the components the same way.

Step2

photo 2 2. Shove the brush into the flash tube to clear gunk and dust. Although some pros use water and degreasers to clean the burner assembly, we don’t recommend them because they could cause rust.

Step3

photo 3 3. Clear all the flash ports with a needle, then do the same to the burner ports. Brush away any debris with a toothbrush.

Step4

photo 3 4. Stick the needle in the burner valve port a few times to clear any debris.

Step5

This takes five minutes. Clean the burner assembly the same way for both spark ignition stoves and standing pilots. You’ll need a small-diameter brush. We purchased a tube brush ($3) from a drugstore. Appliance parts stores have them too. If you have sealed burners, you’re limited to cleaning only the burner ports (Photo 3). The other parts are sealed so they won’t get clogged.

Step6

Set the assembly in place and try your burners. If they still won’t ignite and you own a spark ignition stove, go to Step 3. If you have a standing pilot, raise or lower the flame height slightly by turning a small setscrew located on the small gas line feeding the pilot. Consult your owner’s manual or call a pro to help find this screw and to tell you the proper setting for your range.