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If The Burner lights and stays lit as long as the knob is depressed, but goes out after the knob is released then there is a failure with the thermocoupler or the valve itself. The thermocoupler can be tested once removed from the cooktop - as follows
Heat the tip on the thermocoupler with a match or lighter and measure the electrical connection (other end) with a voltmeter - it should read about 15 mV or slightly more with in a few seconds. If no voltage is read then the thermocoupler is faulty and should be replaced.
The valve coil can also be tested for continuity at while the unit is disassembled. If no continuity is found the valve is faulty and should be replaced
The small voltage created from heating the thermocoupler energizes the coil in the valve which in turn keeps the gas turned on while there is heat at the thermocoupler.
Some units actually reignite the burner if the heat is lost and the control knob is in the on position.
you have two choices here. if you wish to repair the knob and you have both parts just get a tube of one minute epoxy at any hardware and "glue" the knob back together.
That's easy. locate the model number. Wright it down. Depending where you live you can call SEARS 18004694663 give them the model number and say you need the knobs they will order them for you and send them to your house. try this and let me know if this doesn't work i will give you a different place to go.
hello, it sounds like your Spark switch went out its located just under you knob to check it you'll have to open the top of your range and look at the one for your bad burner and see if thairs any burn or black marks on it that'll be a dead give away to it being bad or going out, what probablyhappened is that the water caused a ground and burnt it out. if that's the case and you need to order a new one here's a web sight were you can order the part from all you have to do is put in your ranges part # and click on the things on the left side of the page to find the exact part for your appliance. http://www.repairclinic.com/
I am wondering if you just need to replace the knob then perhaps you don't need to take much apart.
Is this a knob that has an allen screw in the side that unscrews to let it come off or is it a friction fit.
If the knob is so small that you can't get it off some times wrapping a thin rag around it gives you the way to tug it off. If it is the whole switch you are fixing then I see why you need to take lots of things apart. If found the installation manual online and that might give you a clue to how it is installed in the counter to take it back out if you need to get to the insides. I am not sure what you need help with so please let me know more if this was not enough. http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/product_literature/search_results.jsp?searchTerm=CVE340&siteCd=JA_EN_US
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