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Cooking Products Service Manual
Original July, 1996
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© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation
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 Indicators ..................................................................................... 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 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 & The Oven Thermal Fuse ............................ 3-22
Removing A Side Panel ........................................................................................................... 3-23
Removing The Oven Door Gasket ......................................................................................... 3-24
The Oven Door Handle, Top Trim, & Outer Door Glass ..................................................... 3-25
Removing A Hinge Assembly .................................................................................................. 3-26
Removing An Inner Door Glass .............................................................................................. 3-28
Removing The Storage Drawer Glides .................................................................................. 3-29
Component Description & Testing .................................................................................................. 4-1
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 4-1
Troubleshooting Chart ......................................................................................................... 4-10
Oven Temperature Calibration ............................................................................................... 4-13
Error Codes ............................................................................................................................... 4-13
Tech Tips ............................................................................................................................................5-1
Wiring Diagrams ..........................................................................................................................5-1
Strip Circuits .................................................................................................................................5-3
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................5-6
Model And Serial Number Explanation ................................................................................. 5-27
Whirlpool Warranty ................................................................................................................... 5-28
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