30-inch set-in self-cleaning electric range (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Whirlpool RS610PXE
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VISION II DROP-IN RANGE MODELS RS610PXE, RS675PXE, & RS696PXE JOB AID 4322212 Part No.
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Vision II Drop-In Range. It is designed as reference material and is not a replacement for basic training. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repair made on our products by anyone other than Authorized Factory Service Technicians.
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WARNING LABELS This Job Aid 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. WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
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(FACTORY SPECIFICATION PARTS) as replacements. Use of “fits-all,” or “look alike” parts could result in early parts failure, safety hazard, or substandard performance of a WHIRLPOOL appliance. It could also result in an unnecessary repeat of your repair efforts. To be sure that the part(s) you purchase meet the exacting quality standards used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance, be sure to ask for genuine FSP replacement parts, as specified for your model.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS CERAN GLASS ELECTRIC RANGES Element Control Ceran Glass Cooktop Hot Surface Indicator Surface Element & Limiter OPEN COIL ELECTRIC RANGES Indicator Light Open Coil Element Cooktop Hi Limit Control Panel Blower (Self-Clean Door Latch Mechanism Models Only) (Solenoid & Door Switches On Self-Clean Models) Oven Thermal Fuse (Self-Clean Models...
CONTROL PANEL REMOVAL REMOVING THE RANGE small end of pin here To remove the range from the cabinet, use the following procedure. Remove the oven door from the range. NOTE: This step is optional, but can make servicing the control panel easier. To re- move the door: a) Open the oven door and insert a pin, or screw, into each of the hinge...
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OPEN COIL MODEL Remove the screws from the rear cover and remove it from the range. Do Not remove the control compartment back and back cover. Remove the indicated three control com- partment side screws from each side of the unit. Do not remove the two (one on each side) front control compartment side screws/pins or the two control panel screws at this time.
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From the back of the unit, grip the sides of CooktopTrim Control Panel Extension the cooktop assembly, and separate it Trim Extension from the control panel. IMPORTANT RE- MOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: To access the control panel, it will be necessary to slide Clamp/Support Holds Top the cooktop assembly back away from the Of Control Panel In Place...
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CERAN GLASS MODEL Ceran Glass Support Plate Cooktop Remove the four screws from the support Slotted Holes plate at the rear of the cooktop and re- At Bottom move the plate. Remove the screws from the rear cover and remove it from the range. Remove the indicated five control com- partment side screws from each side of the unit.
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From the back of the unit, grip the sides of Control Panel Cooktop Trim Trim Extension the cooktop, lift it, then slide the cooktop Extension back far enough to access the control panel. Clamp/Support Holds Top Of Control Panel In Place At Center Of Cooktop Clamp/Support Lift &...
CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION Control Panel To install the control panel, hook the sides 1. Hook Panel Over Top Of Support over the top of the side support, then raise up on the air deflector and rotate the Side Support bottom of the control panel in so that the tabs on the control panel slide under the tabs on the air deflector.
CERAN GLASS COOKTOP COMPONENTS Refer to the illustration on the following page. REMOVING A SURFACE ELEMENT CONTROL Remove the cooktop (refer to page 4) so that you can access the surface element control. Remove the knob from the surface element control you wish to service and the rubber grommet from the ceran glass.
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Frame Screw Trim Ring Support Bracket Support Bracket Knob Rubber Grommet Ceran Glass Surface Element Control Surface Element Limiter Hot Surface Indicator Backer Plate Heat Shield Heat Shield - 11 -...
OPEN COIL COOKTOP COMPONENTS Use the following procedure to access the cooktop components: Unplug the elements and then remove the drip pans. Remove the four screws from the cooktop inside the element openings. The cooktop can now be raised. Refer to the following page to service the individual components. REASSEMBLY NOTE: When you mount the cooktop to the range, loosely install the four mounting screws, then push the cooktop forward so that there is no gap or bow between the front edge of the cooktop and the trim extension, and then tighten the four screws securely.
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Refer to the illustration on the following page. REMOVING AN ELEMENT CONTROL Remove the knob and two mounting screws from the element control you wish to service. Remove the four mounting screws from the cooktop. Lift the cooktop and prop it up (be careful not to scratch the countertop or cooktop). Remove the old element control, then one at a time, disconnect the wires from the terminals, and reconnect them to the same terminal callouts on the new control.
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Top Of Control Panel Red Lens Press Arms Against Slide Arms On Light Bottom Of Panel Over Shoulder Of Lens Indicator Light Knob Infinite Switch Screw Infinite Switch Ground Wire Indicator Lens Connector Socket & Screw Control Panel Indicator Light Cooktop Mounting Screw Cooktop Cooktop Hi Limit...
FAILURE CODES & REFERENCE DATA Models RS610PXEW & RS610PXEN MEANING OF FAULT CODE ERROR CODE REPAIR PROCEDURE FAILURE CODE Will only be displayed if user presses and holds Cancel key Default F-Code - F0 - All E-Codes for 5-seconds and there is no pre-existing fault. Press no failure.
FAILURE CODES & REFERENCE DATA Models RS675PXEQ, RS675PXEZ, RS696PXEB & RS696PXEQ MEANING OF FAULT CODE ERROR CODE REPAIR PROCEDURE FAILURE CODE Will only be displayed if user presses and holds Cancel key for Default F-Code - F0 - All E-Codes 5-seconds and there is no pre-existing fault.
TESTING THE COMPONENTS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Certain procedures in this section require electrical tests or measurements while power is applied to the range. Exercise extreme caution at all times. If test points are not easily accessible, disconnect power, attach test equipment, and reapply power to test. COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS...
With no power applied, disconnect one wire from the element terminals. 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. Whirlpool Wattage Voltage Total Resistance Part No.
LIMITER To test a limiter, perform the following steps: Use an ohmmeter and set the range to R x 1. With no power applied, touch the ohmmeter leads to the following terminals. You should obtain the following 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.
Touch the leads of the ohmmeter to the terminals of the coil element and measure the resistance (see the chart below for the correct reading for the element you are testing). If the above results are not obtained, the element is defective and should be replaced. Whirlpool Number Wattage Voltage...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Certain procedures in this section require electrical tests or measurements while power is applied to the range. Exercise extreme caution at all times. If test points are not easily accessible, disconnect power, attach test equipment, and reapply power to test. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION...
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Line voltage should be minimum Cooktop element will not heat Low line voltage. 240-volts. Electrician should re- higher than low-medium. pair cause for low line voltage. Defective cooktop element. Check element. Customer using improper cookware. Evaluate suitability of cookware. Cooktop element heats up nor- mally, but drops to lower setting Defective cooktop control switch.
C. Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to your range caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.