Whirlpool RF302OXE W, RF302BXE N, RF302OXE N, RF302BXE W, RF302BXE Q Service Manual
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SERVICE MANUAL
for the
FREESTANDING
ELECTRIC RANGE
STANDARD
LIT 4321892Printed in U.S.A.July, 1996
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS INFORMATION
NECESSARY FOR INSTALLING AND SERVICING
THE FOLLOWING MODEL FREESTANDING
STANDARD ELECTRIC RANGES:
WHIRLPOOL
RF302OXE W/N RF315PXE Q/Z
RF302BXE W/N RF324PXE W/N/Q
RF302BXE Q RF325PXE W/N
RF315PXE W/N RF325PXE Q/Z
ROPER
FEP310E W/N FEP330E W/N
FEP320E W/N FEP330E Q
ESTATE
TEP325E 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
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Table of Contents
Page
Important Safety Information ....................................................................................................... iv
Installation Highlights .......................................................................................................................1-1
Range Dimensions ......................................................................................................................1-1
Cabinet Dimensions ....................................................................................................................1-2
Tools & Material You Will Need ................................................................................................1-3
Electrical Supply Requirements ................................................................................................1-4
Connecting The Range To An Electrical Supply.....................................................................1-5
Installing The Range ...................................................................................................................1-8
Checking The Operation.......................................................................................................... 1-11
Removing/Reinstalling The Oven door.................................................................................. 1-14
Theory Of Operation .........................................................................................................................2-1
Component Access ...........................................................................................................................3-1
Component Locations ................................................................................................................. 3-1
Removing The Open Coil Maintop ............................................................................................3-2
Removing The Ceran Glass Maintop........................................................................................ 3-4
Removing The Hot Surface Indicator .......................................................................................3-6
Removing A Surface Element & Limiter ...................................................................................3-8
Removing The Upper Console................................................................................................ 3-10
Removing The Electronic Oven Control Or Mechanical Oven Thermostat...................... 3-12
Removing A Surface Element Control & An Indicator Light............................................... 3-13
Removing An Open Coil Element & Connector Block......................................................... 3-14
Removing An Oven Light Socket ........................................................................................... 3-15
Removing An Oven Light Switch ............................................................................................ 3-16
Removing The Bake Element ................................................................................................. 3-17
Removing The Broil Element .................................................................................................. 3-18
Removing The Oven Temperature Sensor & The Oven Thermal Fuse............................ 3-19
Removing A Side Panel ........................................................................................................... 3-20
Removing The Oven Door Gasket ......................................................................................... 3-21
The Oven Door Handle, Top Trim, & Outer Door Glass ..................................................... 3-22
Removing An Inner Door Glass .............................................................................................. 3-23
Removing A Hinge Assembly.................................................................................................. 3-24
Removing The Storage Drawer Glides .................................................................................. 3-26
Component Description & Testing .................................................................................................. 4-1
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................4-1
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................................................................................4-9
Oven Temperature Calibration—Model RF315PXE ............................................................ 4-12
Error Codes ............................................................................................................................... 4-13
Oven Temperature Calibration—Models RF324PXE & RF325PXE .................................. 4-14
Error Codes ............................................................................................................................... 4-15
Tech Tips ............................................................................................................................................5-1
Wiring Diagrams ..........................................................................................................................5-1
Strip Circuits.................................................................................................................................5-4
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................5-8
Model And Serial Number Explanation ................................................................................. 5-23
Whirlpool Warranty................................................................................................................... 5-24
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
This service manual is intended for factory-service
technicians only. We recommend that customers
DO NOT service their own units, because of the
complexity and risk of high-voltage electrical shock.
The following information is used throughout this
manual, and should be read carefully.
NOTE
Helpful information that explains a more complicated step, prior to carrying it out .
CAUTION
Information that will help you avoid actions
that could cause product damage (scratches,
dents, etc.) and damage to personal property.
WARNING
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.
• Assure that electrical installation is adequate
and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70—latest edition*,
and all local codes and ordinances.
Failure to do so could result in fire, electrical
shock, or other personal injury.
Take special care when drilling holes into the
wall for venting or electrical wiring. Electrical
wires may be concealed behind the wall covering.
Failure to do so could result in fire, electrical
shock, or other personal injury.
Information that alerts you to potentially dangerous conditions. These conditions can
cause serious personal injury (burns, fire and
electrical shock, etc.) if the suggested procedures are not observed.
WHIRLPOOL ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
REPAIRS MADE ON OUR PRODUCTS BY ANYONE OTHER
THAN AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOLSM SERVICE TECHNICIANS.
* National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons, or damage when using
the range, follow these basic precautions:
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1. Read all instructions before using the
range.
2. Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided installation instructions. It is recommended that the
range be installed by a qualified installer.
The range must also be properly connected to a grounded electrical supply.
3. Do not use the range for heating the room.
Persons could be burned or injured, or a
fire could start.
4. Do not leave children alone or unattended
in area where the range is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the range. They could be
burned or injured.
5. Do not wear loose or hanging garments
when using the range. Clothing could ignite if it touches a surface element and
you could be burned.
6. Do not repair or replace any part of the
range unless specifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should
be referred to a qualified technician.
7. Do not operate the range if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
8. Clean your range regularly. See “Care
and Cleaning” instructions that are included 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 wellfitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda, or if available,
a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
12. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on surface elements may result in burns from steam. Do not let the
potholder touch a surface element. Do
not use a towel or bulky cloth for a
potholder. It could catch on fire.
13. Make sure the utensils you use are large
enough to contain food and avoid boilovers
and spillovers. Heavy splattering or
spillovers left on a range can ignite and
burn you. Pan size is especially important
in deep fat frying.
14. Never leave elements unattended at high
heat settings. A boilover could result and
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may ignite.
15. Grease is flammable and should be
handled carefully. Let fat cool before attempting to handle it. Do not allow grease
to collect around range or in vents. Wipe
spillovers immediately.
16. Check to be sure glass cooking utensils
are safe for use on the range. Only certain
types of glass, glass-ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable
for ranges. Other types may break due to
the sudden change in temperature.
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17. Turn pan handles inward, but not over
other surface elements. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping the pan.
18. Do not heat unopened containers. They
could explode. The hot contents could
cause burns and container particles could
cause injury.
19. Do not use decorative covers or trivets
over the surface elements.
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 contact surface elements or areas near elements.
22. Do not block the ventilation.
23. Make sure that the elements are turned
off when you are finished cooking , and
when you are not watching.
20. Do not store things children might want
above the range. Children could be burned
or injured while climbing on range.
24. Be sure all range parts are cool before
cleaning.
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INSTALLATION HIGHLIGHTS
RANGE DIMENSIONS
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GENERAL
Proper installation is your responsibility. A qualified technician must install this range. Make sure
you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply
with the installation clearances specified on the
model/serial rating plate. This plate is located on
the frame behind the storage door panel. The
range dimensions are shown below. IMPORTANT:
Be sure to observe all governing codes and ordinances.
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
The installation of this range must conform with the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal
Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety,
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 installed in a mobile home, it
must be secured to the floor during transit. Any
method of securing the range is adequate as long
as it conforms to the standards listed above.
A 4-wire power supply cord or cable must be used
in a mobile home installation. The appliance wiring
will need to be revised (see “4-Wire Electrical
Connections” on page 1-7).
Copies of standards listed may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
27-1/8" depth
with handle
24-13/16
"
29-7/8" width
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36
"
cooktop
height
46-7/8
overall
height
"
CABINET DIMENSIONS
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must
be used. Given dimensions are minimum clearances.
Clearance Note:
required when the bottom of a wood or metal
cabinet is protected by not less than
A clearance of 24" minimum is
1
/4" of flame-
13" max. upper
cabinet depth
retardant millboard covered with not less than #28
MSG sheet steel, 0.015
"
stainless steel, 0.024
aluminum, or 0.020" copper.
A minimum clearance of 30
"
between the top of the
cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected
wood or metal cabinet is required.
"
18" min.
clearance upper
cabinet to
countertop
4" min.
countertop
space to side
wall or other
combustible
material.
The Anti-Tip bracket MUST be
installed. (See page 1-8 for details.)
30" min. cabinet
opening width
30-1/8" min.
opening width
Wall receptacle is 8
to 22" from either
5-1/2
max.
A grounded electrical outlet is
required for this range (see Page
1-4 for details).
cabinet, and 5-1/2
"
max. from floor.
Position receptacle
as shown.
"
"
Refer to
“Clearance Note”
above.
Do not pinch the
power supply cord
between the range
and the wall.
Do not seal the range
to the side cabinets.
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TOOLS & MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED
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TOOLS
Spirit level
Standard (flat-bladed) screwdriver or
5
/16" nut driver
Robertson (S2) screwdriver
Torx (T10 & T20) screwdrivers
10" hammer
Adjustable 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
PARTS SUPPLIED
1 Anti-tip bracket
2 Plastic anchors
2 Screws (#10 x 1wall covering may require longer screws. These
are available at your local hardware store.
1
/2" ) NOTE: The thickness of the
tape measure
#10 X 1-1/2" SCREWS
PLASTIC ANCHORS
ANTI-TIP BRACKET
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ELECTRICAL SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
An electrical ground is required on this appliance.
Use only a new power supply cord kit rated at
250-volts, 40-amperes and rated for use with
ranges. Do not reuse an old power supply cord.
Do not modify the power supply cord plug. If it
does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance.
If a cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic,
nonmetallic gaskets, or other insulating materials, do not use for grounding.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
Do not use a fuse in the neutral or grounding
circuit. It could result in an electrical shock.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
GENERAL
If codes permit, and a separate 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-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A timedelay fuse, or circuit breaker, is recommended.
The fuse must be sized as per local codes in
accordance with the electrical rating of the appliance specified on the model/serial rating plate,
which is located behind the storage door on the
left side of the oven frame.
• The range must be connected with copper
wire only.
• Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.listed, 250-volt, 40-ampere range power supply cord (pigtail). This cord contains three #10
copper wires, and matches a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA-type 10-50R. Connectors on
the appliance end must be provided at the
point the power supply cord enters the appliance.
• The range should be connected directly to the
fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) through
flexible, armored, or nonmetallic sheathed,
copper cable. The flexible, armored cable that
extends from the appliance should be connected directly to the junction box.
• Locate the junction box to allow as much slack
as possible between the junction box and the
appliance so that the appliance can be moved
if servicing is ever necessary. Do not cut the
conduit.
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• A U.L.-listed,
provided at the junction box.
• Wire sizes (copper wire only) and connections must conform with the rating of the
appliance, which is 40-amperes.
• A wiring diagram is located in the “Tech Tips”
(Section 5) of this manual.
/2" conduit connector must be
4-WIRE SYSTEM
This range is manufactured with ground connected
to cabinet for mobile home, or other 4-wire installations.
grounding wire of the four-wire power cord is connected to the cabinet.
For a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-50R,
shown below), a matching U.L.-listed, 4-wire, 250volt, 40-ampere, range power supply cord (pigtail)
must be used. This cord contains four copper
conductors with ring terminals on the appliance
end, and terminates in a NEMA Type 14-50P plug
on the supply end. The fourth (grounding) conductor must be identified by a green, or green/yellow
cover, and the neutral conductor by a white cover.
The cord should be Type SRD or SRDT with a U.L.listed strain relief, and be at least 4-feet long.
The MINIMUM conductor sizes for the copper
4-wire power supply cord are:
The ground must be revised so the green
• 40-ampere circuit
• 2) #8 conductors
• 1) #10 white neutral
• 1) #8 green grounding
3-wire wall receptacle
(10-50R)
4-wire wall receptacle
(14-50R)
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CONNECTING THE RANGE
TO AN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
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 grounding connector should be connected to the grounding terminal or wire lead on the range.
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Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
1. Turn off the power to the main supply.
2. Remove the terminal block cover screws that
are located on the back of the range, then
lower the cover, unhook the tabs, and pull it
towards you to remove it.
pull down
to remove
2 mounting
tabs, each side
terminal
block
cover
3/8" brass
nuts located
inside cover
NOTE: Depending on your electrical supply, make
the three-wire or four-wire connection by following
the instructions for the “Power Supply Cord Method”
or “Direct Wire Method” on page 1-6.
quadrex
screws
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POWER SUPPLY CORD METHOD
This appliance is manufactured with the neutral
terminal connected 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. Use only ring-type terminals to connect the power supply cord to the terminal block.
1. Turn off the power to the main supply.
2. If the opening is not large enough, remove the
knockout for the power supply cord.
3. Mount a U.L.-listed strain relief in the knockout opening.
4. Insert the power supply cord through the
strain relief, and allow enough slack to easily
attach the wiring to the terminal block, then
tighten the strain relief screws.
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
connection to the terminal block screws, perform
the following steps.
1. Turn off the power to the main supply.
2. Remove the knockout for the power supply
cable.
3. Mount a U.L.-listed conduit connector in the
power supply cable knockout opening.
U.L.-listed
conduit connector
4. Strip 3-inches of the outer covering from the
end of the power supply cable and expose the
wires.
remove ring for
40-ampere
power cord
and U.L.-listed
strain relief
opening for
conduit
connector
Proceed to the next page and complete the electrical connections according to the type of electrical
supply cord you are using (“3-Wire Electrical Connections” or “4-Wire Electrical Connections.”).
DIRECT WIRE METHOD
This appliance is manufactured with the neutral
terminal connected 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.
5. Strip 1-inch of insulation from the end of each
of the wires.
6. Form the bare wires into “U”-shaped hooks.
7. Insert the power supply cable through the
conduit connector. Allow enough slack so that
you can easily attach the power supply cord
wiring to the terminal block screws, then tighten
the locking ring and clamping screws on the
conduit connector.
Proceed to the next page and complete the electrical connections according to the type of power
supply cable you are using (“3-Wire Electrical
Connections” or “4-Wire Electrical Connections.”).
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3-WIRE ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
Use this method only if the local codes permit
connecting a cabinet-grounding conductor to the
neutral wire of the power supply cable.
1. Connect the neutral (white) wire to the silver
terminal at the center of the terminal block
with one of the brass nuts that are attached to
the terminal block cover.
2. Connect wires 1 & 2 of the power supply cable
to the outer screws on the terminal block with
the brass nuts.
grounding link
silver terminal
block screw
line 2
neutral (center
wire)
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4-WIRE ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
Use this method for mobile homes. and whenever
4-wire installation is required.
1. Remove the grounding-link screw from the
range, and bend the grounding link up so that
it does not contact the range (see the illustration below).
2. Connect 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.
grounding link
screw
grounding link
U.L.-listed strain relief
and 40-ampere range
power supply cord
3. Tighten the terminal block nuts securely with
3
a
/8" nut driver.
4. Reinstall the terminal block cover.
grounding link
screw
grounding
link
neutral (center)
wire
line1
silver terminal
block screw
green grounding
wire
line 2
U.L.-listed strain relief
and 40-ampere range
power supply cord
4. Connect the remaining two wires to the outer
terminals on the terminal block with the brass
nuts.
5. Tighten the terminal block nuts securely with
3
a
/8" nut driver.
6. Reinstall the terminal block cover.
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INSTALLING THE RANGE
PREPARATION
WARNING
Injury Hazard
Because of the weight and size of this range,
two or more people are required to move it.
Do not use the handle for lifting.
Failure to do so can result in injury.
1. Put on safety 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
leveling legs by
pliers to lower the front leveling legs
3
/8" drive ratchet and lower the rear
1
/2-turn. Use channel lock
1
/2-turn.
INSTALLING THE
ANTI-TIP BRACKET
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Connect the anti-tip bracket to the range feet.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is
moved.
Do not push down on the open oven door.
Follow the Installation Instructions.
Do not let children climb onto the oven door.
Failure to do so can result in death, burns, or
other injury.
rear leveling leg
WARNING
front leveling leg
Electrical Shock Hazard
Take special care when drilling holes in the
floor or wall. Electrical wires may be located
beneath the floor or behind the wall.
Locate the electrical circuits that could be affected by the installation of the anti-tip bracket
and turn off power to these circuits.
Failure to do so can result in death or serious
injury.
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Contact a qualified floor covering installer for the
best procedure for drilling mounting holes through
the floor covering.
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. Detemine the location for the anti-tip bracket,
then place the bracket template on the floor at
the left or right rear cabinet leg position so that
the top edge is against the rear wall molding,
or cabinet, and tape the template in place.
NOTE: If the countertop is not flush with the
cabinet opening edge, align the template to
allow for the overhang.
TEMPLATE
LOCATIONS
3. Use a pencil and mark the hole locations for
the anti-tip bracket, and then remove the
template.
4. Secure the bracket to a solid floor as follows:
a)
Wood floor:
Drill 1/8" (0.3 cm) diameter
holes at the two hole locations you marked.
b)
Concrete or ceramic floor:
Drill 3/16" (0.5
cm) diameter holes at each mounting hole
location, then tap the plastic anchors (supplied with range) into the two holes.
5. Mount the anti-tip bracket to the floor at the
two holes with the two screws that were provided with the range.
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LEVELING 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 damaging the floor covering.
1. If not already done, connect the range’s power
supply cord to an appropriate AC supply, then
carefully slide the range into position until it is
approximately 2
the shipping base cardboard from under the
range. As you push the range into place,
make sure that the rear foot engages in the
anti-tip bracket. Make sure that the range is
secure in the bracket by pulling forward on
the top of the range.
"
from the rear wall. Remove
For proper baking results, the range must be level.
The height of the range must also be adjusted to
the height of the counter. To do this, use the
following steps.
2. Install an oven rack in the lower track and
place a spirit level on the rack.
3. Use an adjustable wrench, and turn the leg
levelers in the direction necessary to level the
range from side-to-side and from front-toback. The range should rest flat on the floor.
4. Reinstall the storage drawer in the range.
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CHECKING THE OPERATION
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THE COOKTOP ELEMENTS
To check the operation of the cooktop elements on
the range, perform the following steps.
1. Push and turn each cooktop element control
knob to the HI position. The element indicator
light should turn on, and the cooktop elements
should heat up and begin to glow after several
minutes.
2. Turn the cooktop element knobs to OFF.
THE BAKE & BROIL ELEMENTS
NOTE: Depending on the model, the oven bake
and broil elements can be controlled by one or two
control knobs, or by one of two types 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
after several minutes.
• The broil element will become hot but will
not glow red.
• When the oven has preheated to 350˚F, the
Oven Heating indicator light will turn off.
OVEN ON
OVEN HEATING
2. Turn the oven temperature control knob to the
BROIL position, and the following events
should occur:
• The Oven On and Oven Heating indicators
will light and the broil element will glow red
after several minutes.
3. Turn the control knob to the OFF position.
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Two Control Knobs
Electronic Control Without Timer
If the range has an oven selector knob and a
temperature control knob, perform the following
procedure to operate the bake and broil elements.
1. Set the oven selector knob to BAKE, and the
oven temperature control knob to 350˚F. The
following events should occur:
• The indicator light will turn on and the bot-
tom (bake) element will glow red after several minutes.
• The upper element will become hot but will
not glow red.
• When the oven has preheated to 350˚F, the
oven indicator light will turn off.
OFF
BROIL BAKE
If your oven has an electronic control without a
timer, perform the following procedure to operate
the bake and broil elements.
1. Press the BAKE keypad, and the following
events will occur:
• The BAKE indicator will light.
• 350°F will appear in the display.
• The START ? indicator will begin to flash
after 5-seconds.
2. Press the START/ENTER keypad, and the
following events will occur:
• The HEAT and ON indicators will light.
• The display will show the automatic count-
down time (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.
2. Turn the oven selector and temperature control knobs to the BROIL position, and the
following events should occur:
• The indicator light will turn on.
• The upper element will glow red after sev-
eral minutes.
3. Turn the oven selector and temperature control knobs to the OFF position.
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.
5. Press the START/ENTER keypad, and the
following events will occur:
• The HEAT and ON indicators will light.
• The upper element will glow red after sev-
eral minutes.
6. Press the OFF/CANCEL keypad.
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Electronic Control With Timer
If your oven has an electronic control with a timer,
perform the following procedure to operate the
bake and broil elements.
1. Press the BAKE keypad, and the following
events will occur:
• The BAKE indicator will light.
• 350˚F will appear in the display.
• The START? indicator will begin to flash
after 5-seconds (lower control only).
2. Press the START/ENTER keypad, and the
following events will occur:
• PrE, and 4:15 will appear in the display.
• The HEAT and ON indicators will light.
• The bottom e!ement will glow red after sev-
eral minutes.
• The upper element should become hot but
not glow red.
• The oven is preheated when the time in the
display counts down to 0:00, you hear a 1second 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 events will occur:
• The HEAT and ON indicators will light.
• The upper element will glow red after several
minutes.
6. Press the “OFF/CANCEL” keypad.
BAKE
BAKE
CUSTOM
BROIL
CUSTOM
BROIL
O
F
BAKE
BROIL
O
C
F
ON
START
88 88
TIMER
TIMER
COOK
SET
TIMER
OFF
STOP
TIME
DELAY
START
TIME
CLOCK LIGHT
88 88
ON
COOK
TIME
888
HEAT BAKE BROIL TIMER
TEMP
888
HEAT
DELAY
TIMED
TEMP
STOP
TIME
HR MIN
TIMER
TIMER
SET
HR MIN
OFF
START
ENTER
5 SEC
CLOCK LIGHT
START
ENTER
5 SEC
OFF
CANCEL
OFF
CANCEL
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REMOVING/REINSTALLING THE OVEN DOOR
To remove the oven door:
1. Open the door approximately half way and
install a nail or screw into the hinge hangers
on each side of the door. Do not remove
them while the door is removed from the
range.
insert nail or
screw here
range
oven door
hinge hanger
2. Close the oven door as far as the nails or
screws will allow.
3. Grasp the sides and lift the door until it stops,
then rotate the door toward the floor, and pull
it toward you. IMPORTANT: Do not use the
door handle to lift the door.
To reinstall the oven door:
1. Grasp the sides of the door with your fingers
on the front of the door and your thumbs on
the inside surface.
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 it slightly from the front to the
back until the slots are fully fastened. The
hinge hanger will be close to the bottom of the
front frame slot.
remove screw or nail
range
oven door
LIFT
ROTATE
range
hinge
hanger
hinge
hanger flat
front frame slot bottom
5. Pull the door open about half way and remove
the nails or screws.
6. Close the door.
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THEORY OF OPERATION
THE OVEN CONTROL
When the range is plugged in, line voltage is
applied to the electronic oven control. The
voltage travels through the low voltage trans-
O
F
ON
HEAT BAKE BROIL TIMER
former to the neutral side of the line, and turns
the oven control on. “PF” is displayed on the
control display.
PF
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BAKE
L1
BK
CUSTOM
BROIL
DOOR
SW.
OVEN TEMP
SENSOR
TEMP
TIMER
CLOCK LIGHT
SET
TIMER
OFF
HR MIN
START
ENTER
5 SEC
OFF
CANCEL
N
L2
GND
R
OVEN CONTROL
P4-3 P4-1
R
TRANSFORMER
Y
P3-3
Y
P3-4
V
P3-6
P4-4
BK
W
OVEN LIGHT
W
W
V
BK
BK
G
GND
P3-7
P2-2
P2-3 OR
P6
P3-5
BROIL RELAY
BAKE RELAY
P2-1
P2-4
2-1
BU
R
BROIL ELEMENT
3400W
BAKE ELEMENT
2400W
BU
THERMAL FUSE
RR
THE BAKE FUNCTION
Refer to the illustrations on the next page.
When the unit is plugged in and line voltage is
applied to the electronic oven control, the
following keyboard actions are used to set the
BAKE function:
• The clock is set to the time-of-day.
• The BAKE keypad is selected.
• The BAKE temperature is selected.
When the preceding events occur, the BAKE
relay energizes, and its contacts close. This
provides an electrical circuit through 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. The BROIL relay
will cycle on approximately 20% of the bake
operation time.
To preheat the oven before a BAKE cycle, the
BAKE relay is closed for 100% of the preheat
time, and the BROIL relay closes for approximately 40% of the preheat time.
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F
BAKE TEMPERATURE TIME OF DAY
350
HEAT BAKE BROIL TIMER
ON
10 30
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L1
BK
BAKE
DOOR
SW.
OVEN TEMP
SENSOR
CUSTOM
BROIL
V
TEMP
OVEN CONTROL
P4-3 P4-1
R
TRANSFORMER
Y
P3-3
Y
P3-4
P3-6
TIMER
CLOCK LIGHT
SET
TIMER
OFF
N
GND
W
P4-4
BK
HR MIN
OVEN LIGHT
W
START
ENTER
5 SEC
OFF
CANCEL
L2
R
W
V
BK
BK
G
GND
Oven Control On
Broil Circuit (On approximately 20%)
Bake Circuit
P3-7
P2-2
P2-3 OR
P6
P3-5
BROIL RELAY
BAKE RELAY
P2-1
P2-4
2-3
BROIL ELEMENT
BU
3400W
BAKE ELEMENT
RRR
2400W
BU
THERMAL FUSE
THE BROIL FUNCTION
Refer to the illustrations on the next page.
When the unit is plugged in and line voltage is
applied to the electronic oven control, 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.
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BROIL TEMPERATURE
BAKE
L1
BK
CUSTOM
BROIL
O
F
HI
HEAT BAKE BROIL TIMER
TEMP
ON
10 30
CLOCK LIGHT
GND
OVEN CONTROL
P4-3 P4-1
R
TRANSFORMER
TIMER
SET
TIMER
OFF
W
TIME OF DAY
HR MIN
N
OVEN LIGHT
START
ENTER
5 SEC
R
OFF
CANCEL
L2
W
DOOR
SW.
OVEN TEMP
SENSOR
BK
BK
V
V
G
GND
Oven Control On
Broil Circuit
P4-4
P2-1
P2-4
BK
BROIL ELEMENT
BU
BAKE ELEMENT
RRR
BU
3400W
2400W
Y
P3-3
Y
P3-4
P3-6
P3-7
P2-2
BROIL RELAY
P2-3 OR
P6
P3-5
BAKE RELAY
W
THERMAL FUSE
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2-6
COMPONENT ACCESS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
This section of the manual instructs you on how to
service the individual components inside the stan-
SURFACE
ELEMENT CONTROL
OVEN TEMP SENSOR*
THERMO-BULB**
SURFACE ELEMENT
(CERAN GLASS MAINTOP)
BROIL ELEMENT
OPEN COIL
ELEMENT
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dard electric range. The components and their
locations are shown below.
ELECTRONIC
OVEN CONTROL
OR MECHANICAL OVEN
THERMOSTAT
MANUAL
OVEN LIGHT
SWITCH
(SOME MODELS)
HOT SURFACE
INDICATOR
(CERAN GLASS
MAINTOP)
* Electronic Oven Control
** Mechanical Thermostat
OVEN LIGHT
AUTOMATIC
OVEN LIGHT
SWITCH
BAKE ELEMENT
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REMOVING THE OPEN COIL MAINTOP
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect from electrical supply before servicing unit.
Failure to do so could result in death or electrical
shock.
5. Remove the screws from the element connector blocks and lay the blocks on the burner
box.
CONNECTOR
BLOCK
SCREW
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 elements and unplug
them from the connector blocks, then remove
them from the maintop.
6. Lift the maintop and remove the ends of the
support rods from the sides of the body. Be
careful not to scratch the body sides.
RAISE MAINTOP
4. Remove the drip pans from the maintop.
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