Whirlpool Range Burner electrode, 370 mm, brown wire; surface-burner spark electrode W11610134, Replaces W10657994

Genuine Whirlpool OEM spark electrode used to ignite gas surface burners on compatible KitchenAid gas cooktops and ranges. The electrode produces the ignition spark when a burner is turned on.

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✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• One surface burner fails to spark while other burners operate normally.
• Intermittent ignition or a spark too weak to light the gas.
• Burner lights only with an external lighter.
• Visible cracking, chipping, or carbon buildup on the electrode ceramic or tip.

Check Before Replacing

• With the appliance cool and the burner control OFF, visually inspect the electrode ceramic and tip for cracks, chips, heavy carbon, moisture, or misalignment.
• Compare the affected burner’s visible spark behavior with a normally operating burner only if the appliance manual permits safe observation; keep hands and combustible materials away from the burner.
• Confirm that the burner cap and burner head are correctly seated and that the nearby ignition ports are clear of food residue or debris.
• If there is no spark, have the ignition wire connection and spark-control circuit checked rather than assuming the electrode is defective.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Whirlpool genuine OEM surface-burner spark electrode.
• 370 mm electrode assembly with brown wire, as identified in the archived part description.
• Used for gas surface-burner ignition on compatible KitchenAid cooktops and ranges.
• Current Whirlpool part number W11610134.
• Replaces previous Whirlpool part number W10657994.

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing the cooktop or range.
• Shut off the gas supply when required by the appliance service instructions before removing burner components.
• Handle the ceramic electrode carefully because it is fragile.
• Install the replacement so the electrode is positioned correctly relative to the burner and ignition ports.
• Reconnect the ignition wire securely and verify that the burner components are correctly seated before testing.

Verified Compatible Models

KCGS550ESS00, KCGS550ESS01, KCGS550ESS05, KCGS550ESS06, KCGS556ESS01, KCGS556ESS02, KCGS556ESS05, KCGS556ESS06, KCGS950ESS00, KCGS950ESS02, KCGS950ESS05, KCGS956ESS00, KCGS956ESS02, KCGS956ESS05, KCGS956ESS06

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.