Whirlpool 1997 "E" Service Manual page 4

Component Description & Testing .................................................................................................................. 3-1
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................... 3-1
The Thermal Fuses ..................................................................................................................................... 3-4
The Blower Motor Capacitor ..................................................................................................................... 3-5
The Gas Sensor .......................................................................................................................................... 3-6
The Convection Thermistor ....................................................................................................................... 3-7
The Convection Heating Element ............................................................................................................. 3-8
Motors ........................................................................................................................................................... 3-9
Programming Checks ............................................................................................................................... 3-10
Charts ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-11
Checking The Microwave Power Output ............................................................................................... 3-14
Checking For Microwave Energy Leakage ........................................................................................... 3-15
Component Testing .................................................................................................................................. 3-18
Control Circuit Board Checklist .............................................................................................................. 3-23
Primary, Monitor, & Secondary Switch Checkout Procedure ............................................................. 3-24
Tech Tips ............................................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Wiring Diagrams .......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Strip Circuits ................................................................................................................................................ 4-3
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 4-6
Model & Serial Number Explanation ...................................................................................................... 4-15
Whirlpool Microwave Hood Warranty ..................................................................................................... 4-16
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