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Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:29 pm to
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:29 pm to
quote:

I just tried blowing out the flame on simmer and it did try to reignite. So change the igniter


post the model number and I'll give you a part number.

Posted by ThatMakesSense
Fort Lauderdale
Member since Aug 2015
15281 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:30 pm to
Buy a new one. 20 yrs old??!? You going to take it into Antiques Roadshow or something?
Posted by Canard Noir
Houston
Member since Apr 2014
1397 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:39 pm to
The model number is ZGU385NSM2SS. I assume it's a Whirlpool because everything else in the kitchen is.

Also, I tried to pry the top open but it wouldn't budge after removing all obvious parts on the top. Would you assume top access from under the hood?

If you are ever in Houston, give me a shout, I'll buy you a steak, a beer, whatever...
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
74167 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:42 pm to
that's a GE model number.

I'm looking it up now.

This post was edited on 12/14/15 at 6:42 pm
Posted by YNWA
Member since Nov 2015
7221 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:42 pm to
I just bought a new washer. Do yourself a favor and get a new one.
Posted by ThatMakesSense
Fort Lauderdale
Member since Aug 2015
15281 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:43 pm to
I'm in Houston, I'll come help put it on the curb.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
93152 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:46 pm to
quote:

just bought a new washer. Do yourself a favor and get a new one.
LOL no.

I had an early 90s Kenmore set that I donated to goodwill because it wouldn't die.

Bought a fancy computer controlled Samsung front loader set including pricey stands which each costed as much as the older sears set.

Nothing but shite. Mildew from the fricking front loader door and a $200 logic board I replaced myself.

I left that shite when I sold the house and bought a 1980s Maytag set for $100 on Craigslist and I haven't been this happy in 15 years.

These things look and run like they're brand new.

The last repair was a $15 heating element on the dryer which took me 15 minutes to put in.

Eta mechanical>>>>>digital appliances
This post was edited on 12/14/15 at 6:49 pm
Posted by Canard Noir
Houston
Member since Apr 2014
1397 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:48 pm to
seeing that this is a gas cooktop, my wife could probably do that by herself but thanks...
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
74167 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:49 pm to
The part you need is 318 on the diagram.




part number WB13T10076
$113 on Amazon

I don't see any in stock in Houston, some in Dallas at APD for $143. (though I don't have every Houston vendor, just the two that also do business here - APD and 1st Source)




To remove the top you need to remove the burners, those screws marked 122 and 123.



Image sources Sears Parts Direct, which is the best site for getting part numbers from model numbers quickly.
This post was edited on 12/14/15 at 6:54 pm
Posted by Canard Noir
Houston
Member since Apr 2014
1397 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:52 pm to
What CAD said.

Furthermore, if one had an older washer that needed to be fixed, you'd probably be renewing a more reliable machine than what you can buy new today. One can make a nice living and not want to waste money at the same time you know...
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
74167 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:52 pm to
quote:

Eta mechanical>>>>>digital appliances


Yes.

Mainly in laundry, there are some nice features that digital gives you in cooking and refrigeration, if I'm being honest.
Even still a fridge from 1995 running r-12 is probably going to outlast a factory fresh Samsung.

(my recycling company gets so many calls to buy Samsung and LG fridges, I just don't buy used fridges)

Posted by mkibod1
South of the Donna Dixon Line
Member since Jan 2011
4746 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:52 pm to
Napoleon, you sir are awesome haha
Posted by Canard Noir
Houston
Member since Apr 2014
1397 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 6:57 pm to
Well sir, thank you very much. The offer stands, steak on me even if that doesn't fix the issue. If you won't take me up on the offer, I will do my best to pay it forward. It is very generous of you, Merry Christmas...
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
74167 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 7:04 pm to


With an auto-ignite, and everything working that will be the issue.
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
39467 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 7:15 pm to
You never fail us, Napoleon.

You are a straight-up good dude.
Posted by Canard Noir
Houston
Member since Apr 2014
1397 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 7:55 pm to
Seriously, thank you, you have zero reason to help someone you don't know out but you routinely do from what I've seen. To do this day in and day out only to come here and do it again is especially worthy of mention.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
93152 posts
Posted on 12/14/15 at 9:38 pm to
Napoleon goat!
Posted by roux
Tiger Territory
Member since Dec 2006
1634 posts
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:38 pm to
Control board.
Posted by sullivanct19a
Florida
Member since Oct 2015
5239 posts
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:49 pm to
Order a new wobulator. That's all you need.

Or, buy a new SpeedQueen.
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