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Whirlpool 4322453 Instruction Manual

Whirlpool 4322453 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 ELECTRIC RANGES 4322453...
  • Page 2 (FACTORY SPECIFICATION PARTS) as replacements. Use of “fits-all,” or “look alike” parts could result in early parts failure, safety hazard, or substandard perfor- mance of a WHIRLPOOL appliance. It could also result in an unnecessary repeat of your repair efforts.
  • Page 3 Table Of Contents Section 1 Major Component Locations ..............Page 1 Section 2 Component Access & Testing ..............Page 5 Section 3 Theory Of Operation ................Page 26 Section 4 Wiring Diagram, Diagnosis Charts, & Error Codes ........Page 29...
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION This program is designed to teach the servicer basic skills in handling common service procedures for electric ranges. This program does not cover the diagnosis and repair of all range problems and components, (oven liner, wiring harness, etc.). PROGRAM OBJECTIVE Upon completion of this program, the participants will be able to identify the location of major range components, as well as diagnose problems, and remove and repair the components causing the problem.

  • Page 5: Major Component Locations

    – Section 1 – MAJOR COMPONENT LOCATIONS OBJECTIVE: To teach the student how to identify the location of each major component in an electric range. These components are the: • Surface Heating Indicator • Electronic Oven Control • Infinite Switch (Element Control) •...
  • Page 6 The illustration below shows the location of the major components in the electric range. Study the illustration until you feel that you can mark the location of these components on a drawing. When you are ready, proceed to the “Performance Check” on the next page. Infinite Switch (Element Control) (1 of 4)
  • Page 7 Performance Check Locate the individual components in the illustration on the next page, and place the letter of each component name next to the arrow. Do not refer back to the example on page 2. When you are finished, take the book to the instructor, and have the results recorded. After you are signed-off by the instructor, proceed to the next section.
  • Page 8 Surface Heating Indicator G. Broil Element Infinite Switch (Element Control) H. Bake Element C. Electronic Oven Control Electrical Terminal Block D. Oven Temperature Sensor Door Latching Mechanism Plug-in Surface Element M. Door Latch Surface Element Terminal Block N. Panel Light Switch Door Light Switch TI M O IL...

  • Page 9: Component Access & Testing

    – Section 2 – COMPONENT ACCESS & TESTING OBJECTIVES: Given the customer complaint about an electric range problem, the student should be able to properly diagnose the problem, and then remove and replace the defective component. The service procedure for each of the following components is discussed in this section: •...
  • Page 10 Check to make sure that it is engaged properly by pulling forward on the top of the range. The anti-tip bracket must be installed. If parts are required to install a bracket, call the “ Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center ” at: 1-800-253-1301.
  • Page 11 REMOVING THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Unplug the range. Remove the rear panel from the range. Disconnect the connectors and wires from the terminals of the oven control. NOTE: The connectors are sized so that they cannot be installed incorrectly or interchanged on the board.
  • Page 12 REMOVING AN INFINITE SWITCH (ELEMENT CONTROL) Unplug the range. Remove the rear panel from the range. Remove all of the wires from the switch terminals. Remove the control knob and the two phillips screws from the switch. L2 L1 Control Panel Control Knob Phillips Screw...
  • Page 13 REMOVING THE SURFACE HEATING INDICATOR Unplug the range. Remove the rear panel from the range. Slide the indicator off the red lens and disconnect the indicator wires. SLIDE LIGHT RED LENS HOLDER CLIPS OVER/OFF SHOULDER INDICATOR FRONT OF CONTROL PANEL PRESS INDICATOR ARMS AGAINST PANEL AND SLIDE OVER LENS...
  • Page 14 Performance Check Perform the following steps to familiarize yourself with the various functions of the electronic oven control (see the illustration below). Set the clock for the Time-Of-Day. To set the clock: • Press the CLOCK keypad. 12:00 will show on the display. •...
  • Page 15 REMOVING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE SENSOR Unplug the range. Remove the rear panel from the range. Unplug the connector from the oven temperature sensor. Remove the two screws from the oven temperature sensor and remove it from the back of the oven.
  • Page 16 REMOVING THE MAIN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL BLOCK Unplug the range. Remove the terminal block cover screws, push down to unhook the tabs from the chassis, and pull it forward to remove it. Remove the wiring from the terminal block. Remove the mounting screws from the terminal block and remove it from the range. Tabs - 12 -...
  • Page 17 REMOVING THE PLUG-IN SURFACE ELEMENT Unplug the range. Push and lift the edge of the plug-in surface element opposite the terminal block just enough to clear the reflector bowl, and then pull the element prongs out of the terminal block. TESTING THE PLUG-IN SURFACE ELEMENT Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
  • Page 18 REMOVING A SURFACE ELEMENT TERMINAL BLOCK Unplug the range. Remove the surface element from the terminal block. Remove the screw from the terminal block you wish to service, unhook it from the cooktop, and remove it. Cut the two wires approximately 2 " - 3 " from the edge of the terminal block. MAINTOP SCREW SURFACE ELEMENT...
  • Page 19 Performance Check Remove and test the oven temperature sensor. Locate the main electrical terminal block. Remove and test the surface elements. Replace a surface element terminal block. - 15 -...
  • Page 20 REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR Open the oven door. Remove the door hinge clip. Insert a hinge retainer pin in each door hinge. Close the door to the “broil” position, or until the door contacts the hinge pins. Lift the door up and pull the hinges out of the slots. Position Raised End Up &...
  • Page 21 REMOVING THE BROIL ELEMENT Unplug the range. Remove the oven racks. Remove the rear panel from the range. From behind the range, disconnect the wire connectors from the broil element terminals. Back Of Range Blue Wire Broil Element Terminal From inside the oven, remove the screws from the brackets at the top of the broil element and from the mounting brackets, then pull the element forward so that the flag terminals clear the holes, and remove it.
  • Page 22 REMOVING THE BAKE ELEMENT Unplug the range. Remove the oven racks. Remove the screws from the bake element bracket, pull the bake element forward, and disconnect the wire connectors from the terminals. Red Wires Mounting Bracket Phillips Screw (2) Bake Element TESTING THE BAKE ELEMENT Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
  • Page 23 REMOVING THE PANEL LIGHT SWITCH Unplug the range. Remove the rear panel from the range. Remove all wires from the switch terminals. Press the locking arms against the body of the switch and push it out of the upper console. TESTING THE PANEL LIGHT SWITCH COLORED PART OF ROCKER ARM...
  • Page 24 REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR LATCHING MECHANISM Unplug the range. Lift the front of the cooktop so the support arms lock. Remove the screws from the burner box and remove the burner box from the range. Remove the two oven door latch mounting screws from the front of the range. Unhook the actuator rod.
  • Page 25 From the back of the range, remove the screws from the latch mechanism. Unhook the arm from the actuator rod on the latch mechanism. To remove the solenoid, disconnect the two wires from the solenoid terminals and remove the two screws from the bracket. 10.
  • Page 26 TESTING AN OVEN DOOR LATCH To test the solenoid windings, perform the following steps: Unplug the range. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale. Remove the wire from either solenoid terminal. Touch the ohmmeter leads to the terminals of the solenoid. You should obtain a reading of between 50 - 55 Ω.
  • Page 27 REMOVING THE OVEN VENT Unplug the range. Remove the broil element. From inside the oven, remove the screws from the oven vent and pull it down into the oven to remove it. Oven Vent Screw Bracket Broil Element Phillips Machine Screw Top Bracket - 23 -...
  • Page 28 REMOVING A SIDE PANEL Unplug the range. Lift the cooktop. Remove the mounting screws from the top and rear of the side panel. Open the oven door and pull the storage drawer out several inches. Pull the rear of the side panel away from the range, push it forward, and unhook the three tabs from the slots at the front of the range.
  • Page 29 Performance Check Remove the oven door. Remove and test the broil element. Remove and test the bake element. Remove and test both oven light switches. Remove the door latch. Remove and test the solenoid and switches on the door latching mechanism. Locate the oven vent.

  • Page 30: Theory Of Operation

    – Section 3 – THEORY OF OPERATION The Bake Function When the range is plugged in, line voltage from the L1 side of the line is available to the electronic control. To start the Bake function, set the control as follows: Press the BAKE keypad and 350˚...
  • Page 31 The Broil Function The Broil function operates just like the Bake function, except that only the Broil element operates during the cycle. The cycle uses the normally-closed contacts of the Bake relay to provide the 240 VAC circuit. The Bake element does not operate during the Broil mode. Use the following procedure to set the Broil function: Press the Broil keypad and 500˚...
  • Page 32 • The latch solenoid relay closes for 1 second, and provides a 120 VAC pulse to the latch solenoid, which immediately locks the oven door. LATCH SOLENOID RELAY LATCH SOLENOID P3-1 1 SEC PULSE • As the latch solenoid locks the door, it also activates the two door latch switches. Both switches are normally-open switches.

  • Page 33: Wiring Diagram, Diagnosis Charts, & Error Codes

    – Section 4 – WIRING DIAGRAM, DIAGNOSIS CHARTS, & ERROR CODES Wiring Diagram OVEN LIGHT DOOR LATCH PANEL LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH OVEN CONTROL N.O. P1-1 DOOR TRANSFORMER LIGHT SWITCH P1-5 OVEN TEMP SENSOR P1-3 P1-6 LATCH SOLENOID N.O. RELAY LATCH DOOR LATCH SOLENOID SWITCH...
  • Page 34 Diagnosis Charts WARNING 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, unplug the range, attach the test equipment, and reapply power for the test.
  • Page 35 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Surface indicator light does not Loose or bad wiring to indicator Check wiring (see wiring dia- operate. light. gram). Defective indicator light. Check indicator light. Defective cooktop infinite switch. Check switch. Check bake element. Oven will not bake. Bake element is defective.
  • Page 36 Corrective Action Likely Cause Display 1. Use the CANCEL/OFF keypad and verify the failure (if E0 E0 E0 E0 E0 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 EEPROM communications. not displayed). 2. Disconnect the power for at least 30-seconds and re- E1 E1 E1 E1 E1 check.