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THIS MANUAL CONTAINS INFORMATION
NECESSARY FOR INSTALLING AND SERVICING
THE FOLLOWING FREESTANDING SELF-CLEAN
ELECTRIC RANGES, MODELS:

WHIRLPOOL

RF350OXE W/N

RF376PXE W/N

RF350BXE W

RF376PXE Q

RF354BXE W

RF385PXE W/N

RF360BXE W/N

RF385PXE Q/Z

RF364BXE W/N

RF386PXE W/N

RF372BXE W/N

RF386PXE Q/Z

RF372BXE Q/Z

RF395LXE Q/Z/B

RF375PXE W/N

RF396LXE Q/Z/B

RF375PXE Q

ROPER

FES330E W/N
FES330E Q

FES364E W/N

ESTATE

TES325E W

THE MANUAL IS DESIGNED TO BE USED
ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SERVICE INFORMATION IS ORGANIZED
TO HELP YOU EASILY FIND WHAT YOU NEED.

CHECK YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODE FOR THE
PROPER MODE OF INSTALLATION. IN THE
ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, THIS UNIT
SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA

NO. 70 - 1990, OR LATEST EDITION, OR C22.1
CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE, PART 1

Summary of Contents for ESTATE TES325E W

Page 1: ...LIT 4321893 Printed in U S A SERVICE MANUAL for the FREESTANDING SELF CLEAN ELECTRIC RANGE July 1996 ...

Page 2: ... RF395LXE Q Z B RF375PXE W N RF396LXE Q Z B RF375PXE Q ROPER FES330E W N FES330E Q FES364E W N ESTATE TES325E W THE MANUAL IS DESIGNED TO BE USED ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE SERVICE INFORMATION IS ORGANIZED TO HELP YOU EASILY FIND WHAT YOU NEED CHECK YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODE FOR THE PROPER MODE OF INSTALLATION IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES THIS UNIT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WI...

Page 3: ... 12 Removing A Surface Element Control An Indicator Light 3 13 Removing An Open Coil Element Connector Block 3 14 Removing The Oven Door Latch 3 15 The Latch Sensing Switch Door Latch Solenoid Mechanical Latch Actuator Rod 3 16 Removing An Oven Light Socket 3 18 Removing An Oven Light Switch 3 19 Removing The Bake Element 3 20 Removing The Broil Element 3 21 Removing The Oven Temperature Sensor Th...

Page 4: ...ock etc if the suggested proce dures are not observed Fire Hazard Do not obstruct the flow of ventilation air Electrical Shock Hazard It is the customer s responsibility to Contact a qualified electrical installer Assurethatelectricalinstallationisadequate and in conformance with the National Elec trical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances Failure to do so could res...

Page 5: ... with the range 9 Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual 10 Do not store flammable materials on or near the range They could explode or burn 11 Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flam ing grease outside of pan can be extin guished with baking soda or if ...

Page 6: ...urface elements 20 Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on range 21 Do not touch hot surface elements or areas near elements Areas near surface elements become hot enough to cause burns During use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials con tact surface elements or areas near ele ments 22 Do not block the venti...

Page 7: ...nd ordi nances MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION The installation of this range must conform with the ManufacturedHomeConstructionandSafetyStan dard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal StandardforMobileHomeConstructionandSafety Title 24 HUD Part 280 or when such standard is not applicable the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations ANSI A225 1 NFPA 501A or with local codes When this range is i...

Page 8: ...od or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1 4 of flame Refer to Clearance Note above Wall receptacle is 8 to 22 from either cabinet and 5 1 2 max from floor Position receptacle as shown 5 1 2 max 30 min cabinet opening width 13 max upper cabinet depth 18 min clearance upper cabinet to countertop 4 min countertop space to side wall or other combustible material 30 1 8 min opening width Do n...

Page 9: ...ustable wrench Hand or electric drill 1 8 wood drill bit or 3 16 carbide tipped masonry drill bit Safety glasses Pliers Gloves Measuring tape ILLUSTRATIONS TOOLS MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED ANTI TIP BRACKET PARTS SUPPLIED 1 Anti tip bracket 2 Plastic anchors 2 Screws 10 x 1 1 2 NOTE The thickness of the wall covering may require longer screws These are available at your local hardware store tape measur...

Page 10: ...parate grounding wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate The following information applies to the electric range wiring A 3 or 4 wire single phase 120 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply or a 3 or 4 wire 120 208 volt if specified on the model serial rating plate is required on a separate 40 am perecircuit fusedonbothsidesofthel...

Page 11: ... Wire Method on page 1 6 WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical ground is required on this range Do Not connect to the electrical supply until the range is permanently grounded Disconnect the power to the junction box before making the electrical connection This range must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or a ground ingconnectorshouldbeconnectedtotheground ing termi...

Page 12: ...nnected to the cabinet Use a 3 wire U L listed 40 ampere power supply cord If local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral use a 4 wire power supply cord rated at 250 volts 40 amperes This appliance can be connected directly to the fuse disconnect to a circuit breaker box or with a U L listed 40 ampere range power supply cord with pigtail wires To prepare the pigtail wires for connectio...

Page 13: ...nnect the bare grounding wire from the power supply cable to the range with the grounding link screw Make sure that the grounding wire does not contact any other terminal 3 Connect the neutral white wire to the silver terminal at the center of the terminal block with one of the brass nuts that were attached to the terminal block cover U L listed strain relief and 40 ampere range power supply cord ...

Page 14: ...glasses and gloves 2 Remove the oven racks and parts package from inside the oven 3 Remove all of the shipping materials tape and protective film from the range NOTE Do not remove the cardboard shipping base at this time 4 Remove the storage drawer 5 Use a 3 8 drive ratchet and lower the rear leveling legs by 1 2 turn Use channel lock pliers to lower the front leveling legs 1 2 turn front leveling...

Page 15: ...with the two screws that were pro vided with the range Contact a qualified floor covering installer for the best procedure for drilling mounting holes through the floor covering TEMPLATE LOCATIONS 1 Locate the anti tip bracket hardware and the template that were supplied with the range NOTE The anti tip bracket can be installed to secure either the right or the left rear leg of the range 2 Detemin...

Page 16: ... 4 Reinstall the storage drawer in the range IMPORTANT When moving the range slide it onto a piece of cardboard use a section of the shipping carton for this purpose to prevent dam aging the floor covering 1 Ifnotalreadydone connecttherange spower supply cord to an appropriate AC supply then carefully slide the range into position until it is approximately 2 from the rear wall Remove the shipping ...

Page 17: ...s of electronic controls Refer to the section that applies to the oven you are using One Control Knob If your range has one oven temperature control knob perform the following procedure to operate the bake and broil elements 1 Set the oven temperature control knob to 350 F and the following events should occur The Oven On and Oven Heating indicators will light and the bake element will glow red af...

Page 18: ...me 6 minutes needed to preheat the oven for selected temperature The bottom element will glow red after sev eral minutes The upper element will become hot but not glow red The oven is preheated when the HEAT indicator light goes off you hear a 1 second tone and the countdown changes to 350 3 Press the OFF CANCEL keypad 4 Press the CUSTOM BROIL keypad and the following events will occur 500 F will ...

Page 19: ... preheated when the time in the display counts down to 0 00 you hear a 1 second tone and PrE changes to 350 F 3 Press the OFF CANCEL keypad 4 Press the CUSTOM BROIL keypad and the following events will occur 500 F will appear in the display The BROIL indicator will light The START indicator will begin to flash after 5 seconds lower control only 5 Press the START ENTER keypad and the following even...

Page 20: ...r and your thumbs on the inside surface REMOVING REINSTALLING THE OVEN DOOR oven door range hinge hanger LIFT oven door range ROTATE 2 Rest the bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of the slot in the range 3 Position the door with the hinge hanger slots almost parallel to the front frame 4 Push up and in until the hinge hanger slots become fastened to the range then lower the door and rotate i...

Page 21: ... through the low voltage trans BAKE HR MIN CUSTOM BROIL AUTO CLEAN CLOCK TIME DELAY TIMER SET STOP TIMER OFF OFF CANCEL START ENTER 5 SEC HEAT BAKE BROIL LOCKED CLEAN TIMER O F ON PF L1 L2 N BK BK V Y Y V BU BU R R R R R BR W W W W BK BK G GND OVEN CONTROL TRANSFORMER P3 3 P4 3 P4 1 P4 4 P4 5 P3 4 P3 6 P3 7 P2 2 P2 3 OR P6 P3 5 P2 1 P2 4 LATCH SOLENOID RELAY DOOR LOCK SOLENOID OVEN LIGHT GND OVEN ...

Page 22: ...hrough the BAKE element and the thermal fuse to the neutral side of the line As electrical current flows through the BAKE element it heats up The temperature in the oven is regulated by the temperature sensor If the temperature at the back of the oven exceeds 360 F the thermal fuse will open and terminate the BAKE function The BROIL relay will also close to provide top heat during the BAKE cycle T...

Page 23: ... BAKE TEMPERATURE TIME OF DAY Oven Control On Broil Circuit On approximately 20 Bake Circuit L1 L2 N BK BK V Y Y V BU BU R R R R R BR W W W W BK BK G GND OVEN CONTROL TRANSFORMER P3 3 P4 3 P4 1 P4 4 P4 5 P3 4 P3 6 P3 7 P2 2 P2 3 OR P6 P3 5 P2 1 P2 4 LATCH SOLENOID RELAY DOOR LOCK SOLENOID OVEN LIGHT GND OVEN LIGHT RELAY BAKE RELAY BROIL RELAY BROIL ELEMENT BAKE ELEMENT THERMAL FUSE GY GY P3 1 P3 2...

Page 24: ... the following keyboard actions are used to set the BROIL function The clock is set to the time of day The CUSTOM BROIL keypad is se lected Close the oven door When the preceding events occur the BROIL relay energizes and its contacts close This provides an electrical circuit through the BROIL element and the thermal fuse to the neutral side of the line ...

Page 25: ...O F ON HI 10 30 BROIL TEMPERATURE TIME OF DAY L1 L2 N BK BK V Y Y V BU BU R R R R R BR W W W W BK BK G GND OVEN CONTROL TRANSFORMER P3 3 P4 3 P4 1 P4 4 P4 5 P3 4 P3 6 P3 7 P2 2 P2 3 OR P6 P3 5 P2 1 P2 4 LATCH SOLENOID RELAY DOOR LOCK SOLENOID OVEN LIGHT GND OVEN LIGHT RELAY BAKE RELAY BROIL RELAY BROIL ELEMENT BAKE ELEMENT THERMAL FUSE GY GY P3 1 P3 2 DOOR LATCH SW DOOR SW OVEN TEMP SENSOR N O COM...

Page 26: ...me and the BROIL relay closes for 40 of the time until the oven temperature reaches 550 F To pro vide the increased self clean temperatures after the preheat time has concluded the re lay will cycle as follows Bake 60 Broil 70 THE CLEAN FUNCTION Temperatures inside the oven will reach 875 F to 900 F during the CLEAN cycle If the tem perature at the back of the oven reaches 363 F the thermal fuse w...

Page 27: ...T BAKE BROIL LOCKED CLEAN TIMER O F ON 3 30 CLEAN TIME L1 L2 N BK BK V Y Y V BU BU R R R R R BR W W W W BK BK G GND OVEN CONTROL TRANSFORMER P3 3 P4 3 P4 1 P4 4 P4 5 P3 4 P3 6 P3 7 P2 2 P2 3 OR P6 P3 5 P2 1 P2 4 LATCH SOLENOID RELAY DOOR LOCK SOLENOID OVEN LIGHT GND OVEN LIGHT RELAY BAKE RELAY BROIL RELAY BROIL ELEMENT BAKE ELEMENT THERMAL FUSE GY GY P3 1 P3 2 DOOR LATCH SW DOOR SW OVEN TEMP SENSO...

Page 28: ...2 8 NOTES ...

Page 29: ...nside the self COMPONENT LOCATIONS OPEN COIL ELEMENT HOT SURFACE INDICATORS CERAN GLASS MAINTOP BROIL ELEMENT ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL OR MECHANICAL OVEN THERMOSTAT THERMAL FUSE ON BACK OF RANGE SURFACE ELEMENT CONTROL DOOR LATCH SOLENOID SWITCHES ACTUATOR ROD SURFACE ELEMENT CERAN GLASS MAINTOP BAKE ELEMENT OVEN TEMP SENSOR THERMO BULB AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH OVEN LIGHT MANUAL OVEN LIGHT SWITC...

Page 30: ...nds of the support rods from the sides of the body Be careful not to scratch the body sides CAUTION When you work on the electric range be careful when handling the sheet metal parts Sharp edges may be present and you can cut yourself if you are not careful 1 Turn off the electrical supply to the range 2 Make sure that the coil elements are cool before you handle them 3 Push and lift the coil elem...

Page 31: ...BRACKET HOLE IN UPPER ACCESS PANEL HINGE BRACKET HINGE PIN UPPER CONSOLE MAINTOP 8 Remove the harness strain relief and the ground wire from the back of the maintop and remove the maintop from the range MAINTOP STRAIN RELIEF SCREW SCREW GROUND WIRE BACK OF MAINTOP 9 Remove the hinge pins from the old maintop see the illustration under step 7 and mount them to the new one 10 Install the new maintop...

Page 32: ...the finish then turn the maintop over and lay it on the covering so that you can access the components SCREWS STRAIN RELIEF SCREW SCREW GROUND WIRE BACK OF MAINTOP WHEN INSTALLING ENGAGE MAINTOP IN SIDE BRACKETS AT THE LOCATIONS REMOVING THE CERAN GLASS MAINTOP Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before servic ing unit Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shoc...

Page 33: ...is Wiring With One Hot Surface Indicator Wiring With Four Hot Surface Indicators BRACKET SCREW ELEMENT ELEMENT BRACKET SCREW WHITE IF NECESSARY UNHOOK THIS END TO REMOVE BRACKET IF NECESSARY UNHOOK THIS END TO REMOVE BRACKET RETAINING BRACKET CERAN GLASS MAINTOP GROUND SCREW RETAINING BRACKET HOT SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHT BRACKET SCREWS 2 BLACK 2 BLACK 2 BLACK ORANGE BLACK WHITE 2 BLACK YELLOW YELLO...

Page 34: ... range to protect the finish then turn the maintop over and lay it on the covering so that you can access the components NOTE Proceed to the next page and follow the steps for the hot surface indicator you are servic ing Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before servic ing unit Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock CAUTION When you work on the electric r...

Page 35: ...acket up just enough to access the hot surface indicator lights 2 Press on the locking arms of the indicators and unsnap the assembly from the bracket Do not disconnect the wires at this time 3 Snap the new hot surface indicator assembly into the bracket and bend the bracket back into position 4 Disconnect the brown white blue orange and yellow wires coming from the old hot surface indicators and ...

Page 36: ...urn off the electrical supply to the range 2 Open the oven door and remove the screws from under the front of the maintop then close the oven door 3 Slide the maintop forward and remove the ground wire and main harness strain relief from the rear of the maintop 4 Layaprotective coveringbetweenthemaintop and the range to protect the finish then turn the maintop over and lay it on the covering so th...

Page 37: ...ng bracket that contains the defective surface element and limiter then carefully raise the end of the bracket and lift the element and limiter from the maintop 7 If you are replacing a surface element dis connect the wires from the terminals and reconnect them to the new element see page 3 5 then carefully install the limiter in the new surface element 8 Remove the old element clean the glass of ...

Page 38: ...wo mounting screws from each of the element controls then remove the controls from the console panel and let them hang loose MANUAL OVEN LIGHT SWITCH WIRES COLORED PART OF ROCKER ARM LOCKING TAB UPPER CONSOLE BACK PANEL SURFACE ELEMENT CONTROL CONSOLE PANEL CONTROL KNOB MOUNTING SCREW 6 Slidethetwoindicatorlightsoffthelensesand remove the lenses from the console panel LENS SLIDE LIGHT HOLDER CLIPS...

Page 39: ... them from the upper console 13 Reassemble the new components to the up per console and mount the console to the range REASSEMBLY NOTE When you in stall the manual oven light switch position it with the rocker arm color in the same direction as when you removed it 14 Reassemble the range REMOVE THESE TWO SCREWS TO FREE UPPER CONSOLE MANUAL OVEN LIGHT SWITCH ENDCAP ENDCAP POST CONSOLE PANEL OVEN CO...

Page 40: ...n you work on the electric range be careful when handling the sheet metal parts Sharp edges may be present and you can cut yourself if you are not careful REMOVING THE MECHANICAL OVENTHERMOSTAT 1 Pull the range away from the wall so that you can access the back 2 Turn off the electrical supply to the range 3 Remove the screws from the back panel and remove the panel 4 Pull the knob off the thermos...

Page 41: ... lens on the console panel disconnect the wires and re move it 9 Install the new indicator light to the console panel lens and connect the wires to the quick disconnect and the surface element control terminals 1 Pull the range away from the wall so that you can access the back 2 Turn off the electrical supply to the range 3 Remove the screws from the back panel and remove the panel REMOVE BACK PA...

Page 42: ...d retape the wires to the main harness 8 Reassemble the range Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before servic ing unit Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock CAUTION When you work on the electric range be careful when handling the sheet metal parts Sharp edges may be present and you can cut yourself if you are not careful 1 Turn off the electrical supply...

Page 43: ...ront of the maintop and prop it up see pages 3 2 or 3 4 depending on the model 4 Open Coil Models Only Remove the three front and four side screws from the top of the burner box NOTE It is not necessary to remove the two screws from the top of the end cap REMOVE THESE SEVEN BURNER BOX SCREWS SCREWS DOOR LATCH ACTUATOR ROD ARM FRONT OF RANGE RUBBER SPACER WASHERS 6 Open Coil Models Only Carefully l...

Page 44: ...screws from the back panel and remove the panel 4 Note the side of the actuator pin that the switch arm is positioned then disconnect the wires and remove the solenoid from the bracket NOTE The plunger is separate from the solenoid If you wish to use the old plunger with the new solenoid leave it connected to the latching assembly otherwise remove the pin and disconnect it 5 If you are using the o...

Page 45: ...hen remove the assembly and the actuator rod from the back of the range 6 Unhook the end of the actuator rod with the shorter bend from the door latch solenoid latch sensing switch assembly and hook the similar end of the new rod in its place see the small inset below 7 Reassemble the range REMOVE BACK PANEL BROWN WIRE MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY SCREWS WHITE WIRE SOLENOID SCREWS DOOR LATCH SOLENOID LATCH...

Page 46: ...in the next step 9 Align the extrusion on the base of the oven light socket with the notch in the oven liner cutout and snap the socket into the liner 10 Screw the bulb and lens into the light socket Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before servic ing unit Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock CAUTION When you work on the electric range be careful when ...

Page 47: ...or in the same direction as the old one and snap the manual oven light switch into the upper console opening 8 Reassemble the range REMOVING THEAUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH 1 Pull the range away from the wall so that you can access the back 2 Turn off the electrical supply to the range 3 Lift the maintop and prop it up use the proce dure on page 3 2 or 3 4 depending on the model 4 If necessary remo...

Page 48: ...oor use the procedure shown on page 1 14 3 Remove the oven racks 4 Remove the two screws from the bake ele ment mounting plate and pull the element forward just enough to access the terminals 5 Unplug the two wires from the old bake ele ment and remove the element 6 Connect the two red wires to the new bake element terminals push the element back into place and mount it to the liner with its mount...

Page 49: ...rical supply before servic ing unit Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock CAUTION When you work on the electric range be careful when handling the sheet metal parts Sharp edges may be present and you can cut yourself if you are not careful 1 Pull the range away from the wall so that you can access the back 2 Turn off the electrical supply to the range 3 Open the oven door and ...

Page 50: ...ical shock CAUTION When you work on the electric range be careful when handling the sheet metal parts Sharp edges may be present and you can cut yourself if you are not careful REMOVING THE OVEN THERMAL FUSE 1 Pull the range away from the wall so that you can access the back 2 Turn off the electrical supply to the range 3 Remove the screws from the back panel and remove the panel see the illustrat...

Page 51: ...ee tabs from the slots at the front of the range 9 Replace the side panel IMPORTANT REAS SEMBLY NOTE When you install the side panel position the top flange under the burner box 10 Reassemble the range Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before servic ing unit Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock CAUTION When you work on the electric range be careful whe...

Page 52: ...en door gasket and clip it to the front of the range 4 Close the oven door and check to make sure thatthegasketsealistightandevenaroundthe door Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before servic ing unit Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock CAUTION When you work on the electric range be careful when handling the sheet metal parts Sharp edges may be presen...

Page 53: ... trim on Whirlpool oven doors fits under the top edge of the outer door glass and the side trim on Roper models fits over the top edge of the glass Make sure that the trim is seated properly when you tighten the screws 6 Reinstall the oven door on the range REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR HANDLE TOP TRIM 1 Turn off the electrical supply to the range 2 Open the oven door remove it refer to page 1 14 for the...

Page 54: ... you remove the hinge assembly Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before servic ing unit Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock HINGE IN CLOSED POSITION HINGE IN BROIL STOP POSITION 4 Remove the door handle top trim and outer door glass from the oven door see page 3 25 for the procedure 5 Position the oven door with the hinge assem bly arms facing up 6 Re...

Page 55: ... the door liner and secure the bottom with two screws 11 Using the bottom of your shoe press down on the hinge assembly arm that you just in stalled and insert the screw or nail into the hole in the arm 12 Reassemble the rest of the door and install it on the range DOOR LINER INNER DOOR GLASS WINDOW SEAL INNER GLASS LINER PLATE GLASS FRAME DOOR INSULATION INSULATION RETAINER HINGE ASSEMBLY HINGE A...

Page 56: ...on page 3 27 and remove the bottom and side trim from the oven door 5 Remove one of the hinge assemblies from the oven door see page 3 26 6 Lift the side of the insulation retainer and slide it out from under the remaining hinge assem bly 7 Fold back the door insulation remove the defective inner door glass and frame from the door liner INNER DOOR GLASS METAL FRAME DOOR LINER 10 Positiontheinsulat...

Page 57: ...de remove the glide and replace it with a new one 5 To replace a front foot remove the screws from the old foot remove the foot and replace it with a new one 6 Reinstall the storage drawer in the range and make sure that it operates smoothly Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before servic ing unit Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock CAUTION When you w...

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Page 59: ...urpose of the door latch is to lock the oven door during the self clean cycle The door latch assembly consists of a solenoid and a switch The latch assembly prevents the oven door from being opened during the self clean cycle when the oven temperature is above 600 F The door latch solenoid operates on a 120 volt dc pulse from the oven control When the door is in the unlocked position the solenoid ...

Page 60: ...leads of the ohmmeter to the terminals of the switch and the meter should show continuity 5 Press in on the switch rocker so that the colored area is not visible and the meter should indicate an open circuit infinity If the above results are not obtained the switch is defective and should be replaced AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH MANUAL OVEN LIGHT SWITCH SOME MODELS Description The automatic oven li...

Page 61: ...nal block of the switch is open If the meter reads 120 volts AC go to the next step 4 Turn the light switch on and touch the AC voltmeter leads to the other light switch terminal and the neutral side of the line If the meter reads zero the switch is open If the meter reads 120 volts AC go to the next step 5 Disconnect power to the range and re move the rear panel 6 Reconnect power to the ranage an...

Page 62: ...e terminals of the thermal fuse and the meter should show continuity If the above results are not obtained the ther mal fuse is defective and should be replaced P L1 L2 H1 H2 L1 L2 H2 H1 P ELEMENT CONTROL Test Procedure Current Rating 25 amp 120 VAC 20 amp 250 VAC Trip Point 184 C 363 F Fuse is normally closed and is not resettable Description The thermal fuse is located on the back of the range a...

Page 63: ...ted setting the oven control should be calibrated as described on page 4 13 Description The operation of the Bake Broil and Self Clean cycles is controlled by the oven control and the oven temperature sensor The oven temperature sensor is a Resistance Tem perature Detector RTD and is composed of a stainless steel tube with a thin film of plati num at the end It is located at the upper left rear co...

Page 64: ... element terminals 3 You should obtain the reading for the element as listed in the following chart If the resistance reading is not within the range shown the element is defective and should be replaced WARNING Test Procedure Whirlpool Part No Voltage Rating Total Wattage Resistance Cold 3196428 240 VAC 1200 5 40 Ω 5 3196429 240 VAC 2000 5 27 Ω 5 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical...

Page 65: ...sistance see the chart below for the correct reading for the coil you are testing If the above results are not obtained the ele ment is defective and should be replaced Whirlpool Part No Number of Turns Wattage Nom Voltage 208 240 Element Size Hot Watts 240V 10 5 Cold Ohms Resistance 3195919 3 940 1250 208 240 6 1125 1312 42 50 3196204 4 1130 1500 208 240 6 1350 1575 35 41 3195918 4 1575 2100 208 ...

Page 66: ...ng readings at the indicated temperature 1A and 2A opens 1025 F 1B and 2B closes 275 F If the readings are not within the range shown the limiter is defective and should be replaced R1 R1 R1 R1 N N N N COM N NEON LAMP R1 30 kΩ 33W 5 R1 R1 R1 R1 N N N N COM N NEON LAMP R1 68 kΩ 5W 5 R2 470 kΩ 5W 5 R2 R2 R2 R2 240 V SCHEMATIC 120 V SCHEMATIC Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply ...

Page 67: ...s shown the element is defective and should be re placed To test the bake element perform the follow ing steps 1 Use an ohmmeter and set the range switch to R x 1 2 With no power applied disconnect one wire from the element terminals You should obtain a reading of approximately 25 Ω If the reading is not within the range shown the element is defective and should be re placed BROIL ELEMENT BAKE ELE...

Page 68: ...t in clock display Broken or missing terminal on microcomputer Oven cooks but display does not count down in cooking cycle Loose or bad wiring to harness Check wiring see wiring dia grams Check microcomputer board Failed microcomputer board Oven element emits black smoke when first turned on This is normal on a new range The factory applied protective coating is burning off Substance e g food or o...

Page 69: ...ate Bulb burned out Circuit breaker or fuse is open Check bulb Check circuit breaker or replace fuse Check continuity and or replace switch Defective switch Defective indicator light Defective latch safety switch Controls not set properly Door locks but indicator lights do not light Oven does not begin clean cycle Failed electronic board Electronic timer will not accept programming Replace timer T...

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Page 72: ...ere is no wire damage reference step 3 through 5 3 Disconnect the power for at least 30 seconds 4 Reapply power and observe for a minimum of 1 minute 5 If failure remains replace the control and then repeat step 4 Clean range overtemp Bake range overtemp Oven sensor shorted F3 F3 F3 F3 F3 E0 E0 E0 E0 E0 E1 E1 E1 E1 E1 E2 E2 E2 E2 E2 E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 E0 E0 E0 E0 E0 E1 E1 E1 E1 E1 1 If ...

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