WHIRLPOOL • Cooktop
Reported issue: Appliance: Gas Cooktop Brand: Whirlpool Issue Type: Electrical Short / Ignition System Failure Customer Complaint The customer reported that the circuit breaker would trip when using the gas cooktop.
Diagnosis: Appliance type: Gas Issue Type: Electrical Short / Ignition System Failure Customer Complaint The customer reported that the circuit breaker would trip when using the gas cooktop.
Solution: During diagnostics, it was discovered that one of the spark switches had melted, causing an electrical short. The most likely cause was liquid spillage during cooking, which penetrated the control area and damaged the spark ignition switch.
Recommendations: The repair included: Removal of the cooktop top panel Disassembly of all burners Replacement of the damaged spark switch(es) All electrical connections were inspected for additional damage before reassembly. Post-Repair Testing After the repair was completed: The cooktop ignition system operated correctly No electrical shorts were detected The circuit breaker no longer tripped during operation Final Result The issue was fully resolved. The gas cooktop is now operating safely and normally without tripping the breaker.
