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Whirlpool RF196LXK Technical & Service Manual

Consumer services technical education group presents 30″ freestanding self-cleaning electric range
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CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL
KR-31
EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS
30" FREESTANDING
SELF-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE
JOB AID
Part No. 8178042

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  • Page 1 CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL KR-31 EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS 30″ FREESTANDING SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE JOB AID Part No. 8178042...
  • Page 2 FORWARD This Whirlpool Job Aid, “30˝ Freestanding Self-Cleaning Electric Range,” (Part No. 8178042), provides the technician with information on the operation and service of the Freestanding Self- Cleaning Electric Range. It is to be used as a training Job Aid and Service Manual. For specific information on the model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page GENERAL ..........................1-1 Important Safety Information ..................... 1-1 Whirlpool Model & Serial Number Designations ..............1-2 Model & Serial Number Label And Tech Sheet Locations..........1-3 Specifications ........................1-4 Whirlpool Electric Range Warranty .................. 1-12 THEORY OF OPERATION ..................... 2-1 AccuBake VS.
  • Page 4 Page DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 5-1 Failure / Error Display Codes—Tech Sheet 8522647 ............5-1 WIRING DIAGRAMS & STRIP CIRCUITS ................6-1 Wiring Diagram ........................6-1 Strip Circuits ........................6-2 TECH TIPS ..........................7-1 Duo Cooking System Flow Chart ..................7-1 - iv -...

  • Page 5: General

    GENERAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of others is very important. Important safety messages have been pro- ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE vided in this Job Aid. Always read and obey all (ESD) SENSITIVE ELECTRONICS safety messages. ESD problems are present everywhere. ESD This is the safety alert symbol.

  • Page 6: Whirlpool Model & Serial Number Designations

    WHIRLPOOL MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER X K W INTERNATIONAL SALES IND. OR MARKETING CHANNEL IF PRESENT PRODUCT GROUP: R = ELECTRIC RANGES S = GAS RANGES G = WHIRLPOOL GOLD PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION: A = ACCESSORY...

  • Page 7: Model & Serial Number Label And Tech Sheet Locations

    MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL AND TECH SHEET LOCATIONS The Model/Serial Number label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below. Model & Serial Number Location Tech Sheet Location (On Top Rear Cover)

  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number RF196LXK RF199LXK RF314PXK RF341BXK Color Q / T / B / P Q / T / B / P W / V / Q GENERAL INFORMATION Cleaning System Self Clean Self Clean Std clean Self Clean Burner Type Ceran-Std Ceran-Dlx.
  • Page 9 Model Number RF196LXK RF199LXK RF314PXK RF341BXK Color Q / T / B / P Q / T / B / P W / V / Q MAIN CHASSIS FEATURES Front Frame Porcelain Porcelain Porcelain Porcelain Leveling Legs - Plastic Four...
  • Page 10 Model Number RF364PXK RF364LXK RF368LXK Color W / V /Q / T Q / T Q / T / P / W GENERAL INFORMATION Cleaning System Self Clean Self Clean Self Clean Burner Type Ceran-Std Ceran-Std Ceran-Dlx. FW Burner Sizes 2-6.5",2-7.5"...
  • Page 11 Model Number RF364PXK RF364LXK RF368LXK Color W / V /Q / T Q / T Q / T / P / W MAIN CHASSIS FEATURES Front Frame Porcelain Porcelain Porcelain Leveling Legs - Plastic Four Four Four OVEN FEATURES Oven Type #REF! #REF! #REF!
  • Page 12 Model Number RF378LXK RF378PXK RF388LXK RF390LXK Color W / V Q / T / B Q / T / B / P Q / T / P GENERAL INFORMATION Cleaning System Self Clean Self Clean Self Clean Self Clean Burner Type Ceran-Dlx.
  • Page 13 Model Number RF378LXK RF378PXK RF388LXK RF390LXK Color W / V Q / T / B Q / T / B / P Q / T / P OVEN FEATURES Oven Type #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! Oven Capacity 4.65 cubic ft 4.65 cubic ft 4.65 cubic ft 4.65 cubic ft...
  • Page 14 Model Number GR460LXK GR470LXK GR475LXK GR450LXH Color T / B / P Q / T / B Q / B GENERAL INFORMATION Cleaning System Self Clean Self Clean Self Clean Self Clean Burner Type Ceran-Dlx. FW Ceran-Dlx. FW Ceran-Dlx. FW Ceran-Dlx.
  • Page 15 Model Number GR460LXK GR470LXK GR475LXK GR450LXH Color T / B / P Q / T / B Q / B OVEN FEATURES Oven Type #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! Oven Capacity 4.65 cubic ft 4.65 cubic ft 4.65 cubic ft 4.65 cubic ft Oven Width 24.25"...

  • Page 16: Whirlpool Electric Range Warranty

    If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshoot- ing,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance Or Service” section, or by calling the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A. 1-12...

  • Page 17: Theory Of Operation

    COOKING SYSTEMS The AccuBake Duo system, which will be used Both AccuBake and AccuBake Duo cooking on Whirlpool “Gold Series” models, uses a systems will be used on K-line freestanding second temperature sensor to provide a more gas and electric self-cleaning ranges. The...
  • Page 18 REGULAR BAKE CYCLE The cooking results on an AccuBake Duo gas range will be noticeably different than on any During Regular Bake, the bake element is the previously manufactured gas range, due to an main source of heat in the oven, and will remain added top heat feature.

  • Page 19: Accusimmer Basic Operation

    ACCUSIMMER BASIC OPERATION the dual burner that it controls. It can be set for The AccuSimmer element is located at the left the “DUAL” or “SINGLE” position. The illustra- front position of the cooktop. The burner uses tions below show the internal circuitry for the a dual element with a 1600 watt inner coil, and switch.
  • Page 20 During the AccuSimmer cycle, 120 VAC is internal contacts inside the switch, as shown activated across the element(s). This reduc- below. The Normal position provides a circuit tion of voltage is achieved by use of the from L1 to L2 to create 240 VAC for the normal AccuSimmer switch.
  • Page 21 DUAL FULL POWER HOT SURFACE LIMITER INDICATOR LIGHT INFINITE SWITCH ACCUSIMMER INFINITE SWITCH OUTER ELEMENT NORM. LIMITER INNER ELEMENT SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHT DUAL ACCUSIMMER HOT SURFACE LIMITER INDICATOR LIGHT INFINITE SWITCH OUTER ELEMENT ACCUSIMMER LIMITER INNER ELEMENT SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHT ACCUSIMMER ACCUSIMMER SWITCH INDICATOR LIGHT...

  • Page 22: Keep Warm Element

    KEEP WARM ELEMENT prepared. The fifth element operates at tem- A fifth element is an added feature to the peratures of between 100 degrees and 200 electric range, and is located at the center of degrees. This 100 watt element operates across the cooktop.

  • Page 23: Warming Drawer

    WARMING DRAWER TEMPERATURE SETTINGS ° ° ° ° F The warming drawer is accessed through the NOTE: To cancel the warming drawer opera- electronic oven control. It operates an 850 watt tion, press the DRAWER OFF keypad. heating element across 120 VAC (L1 to Neu- The warming drawer is supplied with an insu- tral) that maintains a temperature of between lated liner that maintains the proper tempera-...

  • Page 24: Soft Close Door

    SOFT CLOSE DOOR Gold Series ranges will use a “Soft Close” door door will close softly against the front of the feature. This feature allows the oven door to be range. The concept is similar to that which is opened to any position, (between 30° and 80°), used on screen doors, or on the hatchbacks of and will remain in that position until it is pushed cars.

  • Page 25: Component Access

    COMPONENT ACCESS This section instructs you on how to service each component inside the range. The components and their locations are shown below. COMPONENT LOCATIONS Single Element Electronic Keep Warm Indicator Light Infinite Switch Oven Control Switch Normal Burner/ AccuSimmer Switch Control Dual Element Power Supply...

  • Page 26: Removing A Single Element Infinite Switch

    REMOVING A SINGLE ELEMENT INFINITE SWITCH Pull the range away from the wall so that WARNING you can access the rear panel. Remove the eight screws from the rear ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD panel and remove the panel. Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range.

  • Page 27: Removing The Normal Burner/Accusimmer Switch

    REMOVING THE NORMAL BURNER/ ACCUSIMMER SWITCH Pull the range away from the wall so that WARNING you can access the rear panel. Remove the eight screws from the rear ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD panel and remove the panel (see step 4 on page 3-2).

  • Page 28: Removing The Dual Element Infinite Switch

    REMOVING THE DUAL ELEMENT INFINITE SWITCH Pull the range away from the wall so that WARNING you can access the rear panel. Remove the eight screws from the rear ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD panel and remove the panel (see step 4 on page 3-2).

  • Page 29: Removing The Keep Warm Switch

    REMOVING THE KEEP WARM SWITCH Pull the range away from the wall so that WARNING you can access the rear panel. Remove the eight screws from the rear ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD panel and remove the panel (see step 4 on page 3-2).

  • Page 30: Removing An Indicator Light

    REMOVING AN INDICATOR LIGHT To remove an indicator light, push on the WARNING body and slide the clip off the shoulder of the lens. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Indicator Light Lens Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range. Failure to do so can result in death or electri- cal shock.

  • Page 31: Removing The Control Power Supply And The Electronic Oven Control

    REMOVING THE CONTROL POWER SUPPLY AND THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL To remove the control power supply: WARNING a) Disconnect plugs P1 and P2. b) Remove the two screws. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range. Failure to do so can result in death or electri- cal shock.

  • Page 32: Removing An Element & Limiter And The Cooktop Glass Assembly

    REMOVING AN ELEMENT & LIMITER AND THE COOKTOP GLASS ASSEMBLY Lift the front of the cooktop and rest it WARNING against the control panel. CAUTION: Be careful that the cooktop does not acciden- tally fall forward. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range.
  • Page 33 d) Carefully lift the bottom of the bracket To remove the cooktop glass assem- just far enough to remove the element. bly: NOTE: If you are removing an element a) Remove the two screws from the hot at the top of the bracket, remove the surface indicator assembly bracket and lower element first, lay it on top of the remove the assembly from the frame.

  • Page 34: Removing The Hot Surface Indicators

    REMOVING THE HOT SURFACE INDICATORS To remove the four hot surface indica- WARNING tor assembly: a) Remove the two screws from the hot ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD surface indicator assembly bracket and remove the assembly from the frame. Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range.
  • Page 35 To remove the single hot surface indi- Single Hot Surface Indicator cator: a) Remove the screw from the bracket on the center element and remove the indicator. b) Disconnect the two wires from the ter- minals. Screw Center Element 3-11...

  • Page 36: Removing The Door Latch & The Door Switch

    REMOVING THE DOOR LATCH & THE DOOR SWITCH b) Remove the door latch from the burner WARNING box and unhook the actuating rod. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range. Failure to do so can result in death or electri- cal shock.
  • Page 37 c) Remove the door switch from the range. d) Disconnect the wires from the termi- To do this, use a ratchet extension or a nals. small socket, and tap it out of the hole with a hammer. Wires Ratchet Extension Door Switch Door Switch 3-13...

  • Page 38: Removing The Broil & Bake Elements

    REMOVING THE BROIL & BAKE ELEMENTS b) Pull the element forward so that you WARNING can access the terminals and discon- nect the wires. NOTE: The element ter- minals are at a 90˚ angle to the rear ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD holes, so be careful when you pull them Disconnect power before servicing the range.
  • Page 39 To remove the bake element: b) Pull the element forward so that you can access the terminals and discon- a) Remove the two screws from the ele- nect the wires. ment brackets. Bracket Screws Terminals Bake Element 3-15...

  • Page 40: Removing The Oven Light Socket Assembly

    REMOVING THE OVEN LIGHT SOCKET ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch or chip the WARNING oven liner paint when you remove the oven light socket in the next step. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Use a screwdriver and bend the clips on the oven light socket away from the edges Disconnect power before servicing the range.

  • Page 41: Removing The Latch Drive Assembly

    REMOVING THE LATCH DRIVE ASSEMBLY Disconnect the wires from the latch drive WARNING motor and switch. Remove the two mounting screws from ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD the latch drive. Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range. Switch Terminals Failure to do so can result in death or electri- cal shock.

  • Page 42: Removing The Oven Temperature Sensors And The Thermal Fuse

    REMOVING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE SENSORS AND THE THERMAL FUSE To remove an oven temperature sen- WARNING sor, disconnect the connector from the main harness and remove the two mount- ing screws. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Screws Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range.

  • Page 43: Removing The Warming Drawer Element & Temperature Sensor

    REMOVING THE WARMING DRAWER ELEMENT & TEMPERATURE SENSOR Front Bracket Screws WARNING Warming Drawer Element ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range. Failure to do so can result in death or electri- cal shock.

  • Page 44: Removing The Oven Door

    REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR Close the oven door as far as the two pins WARNING will allow. Grasp the sides of the door and lift the door ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD until it stops, then pull the hinge hangers out of the slots. Disconnect power before servicing the range.
  • Page 45 Install the two door stop clips in the top of Close the oven door completely and check the door slots with the angled side facing it for proper operation and alignment. Angled Side up 3-21...

  • Page 46: Removing The Oven Door Handle & Glass

    REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR HANDLE & GLASS Remove the three bottom screws from the WARNING door liner. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range. Failure to do so can result in death or electri- cal shock.
  • Page 47 To remove a hinge hanger assembly: c) Remove the insulation from around the oven door glass assembly. a) Place the door liner assembly on a padded work surface with the hinge hangers over the edge. b) Remove the two bottom screws. c) Unhook the hinge hanger tab from the slot at the top.

  • Page 48: Removing The Oven Door Gasket

    REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR GASKET Pull the ends of the gasket out of the liner WARNING holes. End Of Gasket ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD In Liner Hole Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range. Failure to do so can result in death or electri- cal shock.

  • Page 49: Removing A Side Panel

    REMOVING A SIDE PANEL Remove the three screws from the left or WARNING right side panel you are removing (the left panel is shown below). ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range. Failure to do so can result in death or electri- cal shock.
  • Page 50 — NOTES — 3-26...

  • Page 51: Component Testing

    COMPONENT TESTING Before testing any of the components, perform • Check all connections before replacing com- the following checks: ponents, looking for broken or loose wires, failed terminals, or wires not pressed into • The most common cause for control failure is connectors far enough.

  • Page 52: Bake Element

    WARNING WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before servicing. Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all panels before operating. Replace all panels before operating. Failure to do so could result in death or Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock.

  • Page 53: Latch Drive

    WARNING WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before servicing. Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all panels before operating. Replace all panels before operating. Failure to do so could result in death or Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock.

  • Page 54: Thermal Fuse

    WARNING WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before servicing. Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all panels before operating. Replace all panels before operating. Failure to do so could result in death or Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock.

  • Page 55: Dual Element Infinite Switch

    Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the WARNING following terminals. The meter should in- dicate continuity (0 Ω): ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD a) P1 - 4. b) P1 - S2. Disconnect power before servicing. c) P2 - 2. Replace all panels before operating. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to termi- Failure to do so could result in death or nals P1 and 4a.

  • Page 56: Keep Warm Switch

    Refer to page 3-5 for the procedure for servic- WARNING ing the Keep Warm switch. Disconnect the electrical power to the ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD range. Disconnect power before servicing. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1K scale. Replace all panels before operating. Turn the Keep Warm switch to the On Failure to do so could result in death or position.

  • Page 57: Normal Burner/Accusimmer Switch

    Refer to page 3-3 for the procedure for servic- WARNING ing the Normal Burner/AccuSimmer switch. Disconnect the electrical power to the ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD range. Disconnect power before servicing. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale. Replace all panels before operating. Turn the Normal Burner/AccuSimmer Failure to do so could result in death or switch to the Normal Burner position.

  • Page 58: Surface Elements & Limiters

    e) Touch the ohmmeter test leads to lim- WARNING iter terminals 1B & 2B. With the temperature below 150˚F, the meter should indicate an open circuit ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD (infinite). Disconnect power before servicing. With the temperature above 150˚F, the Replace all panels before operating.
  • Page 59 To test the left front (LF) dual element e) Touch the ohmmeter test leads to lim- and limiter: iter terminals 1A & 2A. The meter should indicate continuity (0 Ω). a) Disconnect the wires from the dual el- f) Touch the ohmmeter test leads to lim- ement terminals.
  • Page 60 — NOTES — 4-10...

  • Page 61: Diagnosis & Troubleshooting

    DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING • All units that have failed during the first few FAILURE/ERROR DISPLAY CODES days of use, should be checked for loose TECH SHEET 8522647, REV. A connections, or miswiring. • All diagnoses of this range must begin with a •...
  • Page 62 — NOTES —...

  • Page 63: Wiring Diagrams & Strip Circuits

    WIRING DIAGRAMS & STRIP CIRCUITS WIRING DIAGRAM P1-1 P1-4 POWER SUPPLY BROWN WIRE CONTAINS NON-RESET ABLE FUSE 2 5 4 6 7 X 1 ON SOME MODELS WARMING DRAWER SENSOR OVEN LIGHT 1 2 3 4 5 X 7 LOWER OVEN TEMP OVEN CONTROL SENSOR...

  • Page 64: Strip Circuits

    STRIP CIRCUITS SURFACE UNIT (TYPICAL) SURFACE UNIT (ACCUSIMMER) HOT SURFACE LIMITER INDICATOR LIGHT ACCUSIMMER SWITCH LIMITER INFINITE SWITCH INNER ELEMENT ACCUSIMMER ACCUSIMMER SWITCH INDICATOR LIGHT INFINITE SWITCH SURFACE UNIT (DUAL) ACCUSIMMER NORM.

  • Page 65: Oven Control

    BROIL OVEN CONTROL BAKE OVEN CONTROL CLEAN OVEN CONTROL UPPER OVEN TEMP SENSOR TAN TAN LOWER OVEN TEMP SENSOR...

  • Page 66: Oven Light

    CLOCK DISPLAY ON BROWN WIRE CONTAINS NON-RESETTABLE FUSE OVEN LIGHT OVEN CONTROL QUICK-DISCONNECT PLUGS (FOR POWER SUPPLY) QUICK-DISCONNECT PLUGS (FOR CONTROL)

  • Page 67: Tech Tips

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  • Page 71: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY INFORMATION SOURCES IN THE UNITED STATES: FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CALL: FOR WHIRLPOOL PRODUCTS: 1-800-253-1301 FOR KITCHENAID PRODUCTS: 1-800-422-1230 FOR ROPER PRODUCTS: 1-800-447-6737 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER’S HOME CALL: THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE: 1-800-253-2870...
  • Page 72 CORPORATION...

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