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Whirlpool SELF-CLEANING SLIDE-IN GAS RANGES Manual

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SELF-CLEANING
SLIDE-IN GAS RANGES
JOB AID
Part No. 4322500

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  • Page 1 WHIRLPOOL SELF-CLEANING SLIDE-IN GAS RANGES JOB AID Part No. 4322500...
  • Page 2 FORWARD This Job Aid, “Self-Cleaning Slide-In Gas Ranges,” (Part No. 4322500), provides the technician with information on the installation, operation, and service of Whirlpool Self-Cleaning Slide-In Gas Ranges. 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 SPECIFICATIONS ........................1-1 INSTALLATION HIGHLIGHTS ....................2-1 Gas Supply Requirements ....................2-1 Electrical Requirements ..................... 2-3 Converting The Range For Use With L.P. Gas ..............2-4 Moving The Range ......................2-7 PRODUCT OPERATION ......................3-1 Electronic Ignition System ....................3-1 Air Flow —...

  • Page 4: Model Number

    WHIRLPOOL MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER INTERNATIONAL SALES IND. OR MARKETING CHANNEL IF PRESENT PRODUCT GROUP: R = ELECTRIC RANGES S = GAS RANGES G = WHIRLPOOL GOLD RANGE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION: A = ACCESSORY K = KITS...
  • Page 5 MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL AND WIRING DIAGRAM LOCATIONS The Model/Serial Number label and Wiring Diagram locations are shown below. Wiring Diagram (on back cover) MODEL/SERIAL NUMBER LABEL (behind top left side of storage drawer) - v -...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of others is very important. Important safety messages have been provided in this Job Aid. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “WARNING.”...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Brand Whirlpool US GAS MODEL # GW395LEG Q/Z/B CANADIAN GAS MODEL # YGW395LEG Q/Z GENERAL INFORMATION Cleaning System Self-Clean Burner Type Sealed Broiler Type Waist High - Log Oven Controls EZ300 DIMENSIONS Height to Maintop 36" Depth-Overall 24.5" Door Swing 21.75"...
  • Page 8 — NOTES —...

  • Page 9: Installation Highlights

    INSTALLATION HIGHLIGHTS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS This range is equipped for use with Natu- WARNING ral gas. It is design-certified by A.G.A./ C.G.A. for Natural and L.P. gas with ap- propriate conversion. Conversion to L.P. gas can be made using the kit included in the literature package.
  • Page 10 The supply line shall be equipped with an Line pressure testing: approved shutoff valve. This valve should Testing above 1/2 psi (gauge) be located in the same room, but external The range and its individual shutoff valve to the range, and should be in a location must be disconnected from the gas supply that allows ease of opening and closing.

  • Page 11: Electrical Requirements

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Note: The metal chassis of the range MUST WARNING be grounded in order for the control panel to work. If the metal chassis of the range is not grounded, NO keypads will operate. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the metal chassis of range is grounded.

  • Page 12: Converting The Range For Use With L.p. Gas

    CONVERTING THE RANGE FOR USE WITH L.P. GAS CONVERTING THE WARNING PRESSURE REGULATOR Remove the storage drawer, oven racks, and the oven bottom from the range. NOTE: The pressure regulator is located in the lower left rear corner of the storage drawer area.
  • Page 13 CONVERTING THE CONVERTING THE BROIL BURNER COOKTOP BURNERS From inside the oven, turn the orifice hood on the broil burner safety valve clockwise Remove the two screws from each of the until it is just snug (approximately 2-1/2 burner heads with a Phillips or Quadrex turns).
  • Page 14 c) Replace the control knob. Broil Burner: Look through the oven door window and check the broil burner for the d) Test the flame by turning the control proper flame. If the flame needs to be knob from LO to HI, and checking the adjusted: flame at each setting.

  • Page 15: Moving The Range

    MOVING THE RANGE Before moving the range, slide it onto a piece WARNING of cardboard, or hardboard, to prevent dam- aging the floor covering, and perform the fol- lowing steps: Disconnect the electrical supply. Slide the range forward and disengage the foot with the anti-tip bracket.
  • Page 16 — NOTES —...

  • Page 17: Product Operation

    PRODUCT OPERATION ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM Refer to Figure 3-1 for the following sequence. SEALED BURNER When a main burner control knob q is turned to the “lite” position, the gas valve r opens, and gas flows through the pressure regulator s into the manifold t through the open valve. As gas passes through the valve and its orifice, it is directed into the venturi u, where it mixes with primary air to create the proper mixture necessary for combustion.

  • Page 18: Air Flow - Rear Panel

    AIR FLOW — REAR PANEL To help provide the proper air flow along the The gas range needs sufficient air to properly back of the range, the rear panel of the range ignite the gas and keep it burning properly. In- side the oven, the correct air flow ensures the has a spacer on each side toward the bottom (see Figure 3-2).

  • Page 19: Cooling Fan Air Flow

    COOLING FAN AIR FLOW nel, which is located under the left side panel, Refer to Figure 3-3 while you read this descrip- to the opening at the end of the control panel. tion. Air then flows across the control panel, and The cooling fan is in series with the cooling fan cools it.

  • Page 20: The Bimetal Switches

    THE BIMETAL SWITCHES There are two bimetal switches on the gas It opens the L1 circuit to the electronic range. The switches operate as follows: control board if the console temperature reaches 95˚C/203˚F. • Ambient Bimetal Switch (N.C.) • Cooling Fan Bimetal Switch (N.O.) (Inset #1) —This switch is located un- (Inset #2) —This switch is located un- der the left side of the control console.

  • Page 21: The Door Lock Solenoid & Door Latch Switch

    THE DOOR LOCK SOLENOID & DOOR LATCH SWITCH The door lock solenoid operates on a 120-volt control board sends a 120-volt pulse to the so- pulse from the electronic control board. When lenoid windings, which pulls the plunger in, and the door is in the unlocked position, (Figure moves the latch actuator rod to lock the oven 3-5A), the plunger is extended.

  • Page 22: How The Self-Clean Cycle Works

    HOW THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE WORKS The Self-Clean cycle uses high heat to burn The oven is preset for a 3-1/2 hour Self-Clean away soil and grease from inside the oven. cycle. However, you can adjust this cycle time During this cycle, the oven will get much hot- to between 2-1/2 and 4-1/2 hours.

  • Page 23: Component Access

    COMPONENT ACCESS COMPONENT LOCATIONS This section instructs you on how to service NOTE: The Whirlpool Model GW395LEG range each component inside the self-cleaning slide- is shown below. The other slide-in range com- in gas ranges. The components and their loca- ponents are identical, and are serviced in the tions are shown in Figure 4-1.

  • Page 24: Removing The Maintop

    REMOVING THE MAINTOP Refer to Figure 4-2 for the following steps. WARNING Remove all of the burners by removing their screws and lifting them off the main- Electrical Shock Hazard top. Disconnect from electrical and gas supplies Remove the two maintop screws that are before servicing unit.

  • Page 25: Control Panel

    Oven Vent Lockwasher (2) Maintop Screw (2) Burner Screw (2) Burner Maintop Screw (2) Maintop Flanges Control Panel Glass Knobs Knobs Lift & Pull Maintop Forward To Remove Unsnap Clips To Release Glass CONTROL PANEL Figure 4-2...

  • Page 26: Removing The Electronic Oven Control & The Control Panel

    REMOVING THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL & THE CONTROL PANEL To remove the electronic oven control: WARNING a) Remove the two screws from the be- zel and window and remove them from Electrical Shock Hazard the control panel. Disconnect from electrical and gas supplies b) Remove the two screws from the before servicing unit.
  • Page 27 Unsnap Clip Unsnap Clip Control Panel Glass To Remove Glass To Remove Glass Bezel Remove These Remove These Five (5) Screws Screw Five (5) Screws Window Bracket Electronic Oven Control CONTROL PANEL Side Side Bottom Screws Screw Bottom Screw Screw INSET 7-Pin Connector PH03...

  • Page 28: Removing A Gas Valve, An Ignitor Switch, & A Bimetal Switch

    REMOVING A GAS VALVE, AN IGNITOR SWITCH, & A BIMETAL SWITCH Refer to Figure 4-4 for the following steps. WARNING NOTE: If one ignitor switch is defective, all of the switches must be replaced as an assembly. Electrical Shock Hazard To remove an ignitor switch: Disconnect from electrical and gas supplies a) Pull up firmly on the switch body, un-...
  • Page 29 Ignitor Switch Gas Valve Rubber Grommet Gas Line Tubing Manifold Rubber Grommet Screw Connector For Control Panel Ignitor Switches Chassis Screw Screw Left Gas Valves Right Gas Valves Cooling Fan Ambient & Ignitor Switches & Ignitor Switches Bimetal Switch Bimetal Switch Right Manifold Left Manifold Figure 4-4...

  • Page 30: Removing A Spark Ignitor & A Burner Base

    REMOVING A SPARK IGNITOR & A BURNER BASE Refer to Figure 4-5 for the following steps. WARNING Remove the four screws from the control panel frame (2 on each end). Electrical Shock Hazard Lift the control panel frame and burner Disconnect from electrical and gas supplies base as high as necessary to access the before servicing unit.
  • Page 31 Chassis Gas Line Burner Tubing Base Spark Ignitor Ignitor Screw Ignitor Wire Burner Base (4) Control Panel Frame Control Panel Frame Mounting Screws Mounting Screws Control Panel Lift Here Lift Here Frame Figure 4-5...

  • Page 32: Removing The Oven Bake & Broil Burners & Ignitors

    REMOVING THE OVEN BAKE AND BROIL BURNERS & IGNITORS Refer to Figure 4-7 and inset #1 for the follow- WARNING ing steps. To remove the broil ignitor: Electrical Shock Hazard a) From the back of the oven, disconnect Disconnect from electrical and gas supplies the two broil ignitor leads from the har- before servicing unit.
  • Page 33 INSET #1 Broil Ignitor Leads Gas Inlet Burner Rear Mounting Screw Broil Burner Ignitor Mounting Screws Broil Ignitor Burner Front Mounting Screw INSET #2 OVEN BOTTOM BROIL IGNITOR LEADS Flame Spreader Screw (4) FLAME SPREADER BAKE IGNITOR LEADS Bake Ignitor Screws Bake Ignitor...

  • Page 34: Removing The Oven Light Assembly

    REMOVING THE OVEN LIGHT ASSEMBLY Refer to Figure 4-8 for the following steps. WARNING Unscrew the oven light lens and remove the lens and the gasket. Electrical Shock Hazard Unscrew the light bulb and set it aside. Disconnect from electrical and gas supplies Use a screwdriver blade and pry the old before servicing unit.

  • Page 35: Removing The Oven Door Gasket

    REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR GASKET Pull the oven liner forward as far as pos- WARNING sible so that the gap in the track for the door gasket is open. Electrical Shock Hazard Pull the old door gasket out of the track and remove the ends from the two holes in Disconnect from electrical and gas supplies the front.

  • Page 36: Removing The Oven Light Switch

    REMOVING THE OVEN LIGHT SWITCH Refer to Figure 4-11 for the following steps. WARNING Remove the right side panel as follows (see inset #1). NOTE: The inset shows Electrical Shock Hazard installation of the left side panel, however, the right side panel mounts to the range in Disconnect from electrical and gas supplies the same manner: before servicing unit.
  • Page 37 INSET #1 Top Front Top Screw Corner Screw Retaining Clips Over Top Edge Of Panel Retaining Clips Rear Panel Tabs RAIL Bottom Screw Retaining Clips Cutout Side Panel Cutout INSET #2 Oven Light Switch Locking Arm 3 Wires Figure 4-11 4-15...

  • Page 38: Removing The Spark Module & The Cooling Fan

    REMOVING THE SPARK MODULE & THE COOLING FAN Refer to Figure 4-12 for the following steps. WARNING To remove the spark module: a) Disconnect the six wires from the ter- Electrical Shock Hazard minals of the spark module. Disconnect from electrical and gas supplies b) Remove the mounting screw from the before servicing unit.
  • Page 39 Spark Module Cooling Fan Figure 4-12 Housing INSET Flat-Head Screw (3) Cooling Fan White Wires Yellow Wire Violet Blue Black White Yellow Red HOUSING FRONT Spark Module Module Screw Access These Screws Housing Screw From Inside Storage Drawer Area 4-17...

  • Page 40: Removing The Oven Temperature Sensor & The Door Latch Assembly Components

    REMOVING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE SENSOR & THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS Refer to Figure 4-14 for the following steps. WARNING To remove the oven temperature sen- sor (Inset #1): Electrical Shock Hazard a) Remove the mounting screw and pull Disconnect from electrical and gas supplies the sensor out of the oven opening.
  • Page 41 INSET #1 Rear Panel Oven Temperature Sensor Mounting Screw Connectors OVEN DOOR LOCK SOLENOID TEMPERATURE SENSOR Figure 4-14 INSET #2 Hex-Nuts Assembly Mounting W/Lockwashers Screw Door Latch Latch Switch Actuator Rod 2-Wire Connector Assembly Mounting Screw Switch Screws Solenoid Screw W/ Star Washer Bracket Solenoid...

  • Page 42: Removing The Gas Pressure Regulator & Safety Valve

    REMOVING THE GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR & SAFETY VALVE Pull the range out from the cabinet far WARNING enough to access the back panel. Refer to Figure 4-15 for the following steps. Electrical Shock Hazard Remove the four mounting panel screws, the single pressure regulator screw, and Disconnect from electrical and gas supplies the four safety valve screws, then remove...
  • Page 43 BACK OF RANGE PRESSURE REGULATOR SAFETY VALVE MOUNTING MOUNTING PANEL PANEL SCREWS SCREWS SCREW SAFETY VALVE MOUNTING SCREWS (4) PANEL DISCONNECT THESE THREE GAS LINES INSET Bake Ignitor Contacts SAFETY VALVE PRESSURE REGULATOR THESE TWO COMPONENTS Broil Ignitor Contacts ARE SERVICED AS ONE ASSEMBLY Figure 4-15 4-21...

  • Page 44: Removing The Oven Door Glass

    REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR GLASS Refer to Figure 4-17 for the following steps. WARNING Open the oven door to the first (broil) stop. Grasp the oven door on both sides. Simul- Electrical Shock Hazard taneously lift straight up and pull out on the Disconnect from electrical and gas supplies door approximately 2-inches to release before servicing unit.
  • Page 45 Lift the bottom of the door glass and slide Install the new door glass and the retainer. the top out from under the two tabs in the NOTE: Make sure that the glass is over door handle assembly (see Figure 4-19). the front edges of the side covers and not under them.

  • Page 46: Removing The Outer Oven Glass

    REMOVING THE OUTER OVEN GLASS Install the new outer oven glass in the Refer to “Removing The Oven Door Glass” door. on page 4-22 and remove the door glass, then proceed with the following steps. Reassemble the oven door. Reinstall the oven door on the range as Refer to Figure 4-20 for the following steps.

  • Page 47: Removing The Inner Oven Glass

    REMOVING THE INNER OVEN GLASS If you are replacing the fiberglass gasket Remove the door glass and the outer oven from around the window opening in the glass, as instructed on pages 4-22 through door, remove and replace it at this time. 4-24, then proceed with the following steps.
  • Page 48 — NOTES — 4-26...

  • Page 49: Component Testing

    COMPONENT TESTING Reinstall the knobs back on the valve WARNING stems. Remove the two screws from the cover Electrical Shock Hazard bracket and remove the bracket and win- Disconnect from electrical supply before ser- dow from the electronic oven control. vicing unit.
  • Page 50 COOLING FAN MOTOR OVEN LIGHT SWITCH Oven Light Switch Cooling Fan Motor 3 Terminals Terminals WARNING NOTES: FAN RATING IS 120 VAC, 50/60 HZ, Electrical Shock Hazard 2.5-WATTS. Disconnect from electrical supply before ser- vicing unit. WARNING Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or other personal injury.
  • Page 51 DOOR LOCK SOLENOID DOOR LATCH SWITCH Solenoid Terminals Switch Rating: 120V, 60Hz Terminals WARNING WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before ser- Electrical Shock Hazard vicing unit. Disconnect from electrical supply before ser- Failure to do so could result in electrical vicing unit.
  • Page 52 OVEN TEMPERATURE SENSOR BIMETAL SWITCH Ambient Bimetal Switch & Cooling Fan Bimetal Switch (RESETTABLE) Oven Temperature Sensor WARNING 2-Wire Sensor Connector Electrical Shock Hazard WARNING Disconnect from electrical supply before ser- vicing unit. Electrical Shock Hazard Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or other personal injury.
  • Page 53 SAFETY VALVE PRESSURE REGULATOR Bake Terminals PRESSURE Safety Valve REGULATOR WARNING Broil Terminals Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before ser- WARNING vicing unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical Electrical Shock Hazard shock or other personal injury. Disconnect from electrical supply before ser- Test Procedure vicing unit.
  • Page 54 GAS VALVE SPARK IGNITOR Spark Ignitor NOTE: All of the ignitors should spark at the same time, regardless of which valve is turned IGNITOR SWITCH SPARK MODULE WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before ser- vicing unit. IGNITOR Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or other personal injury.
  • Page 55 BAKE & BROIL IGNITORS WARNING Connectors Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before ser- vicing unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or other personal injury. Test Procedure Refer to page 4-10 for the location of the bake and broil burner ignitors and the procedure for servicing them.
  • Page 56 — NOTES —...

  • Page 57: Diagnosis & Troubleshooting

    DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 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.
  • Page 58 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM SOLUTION Control knob will not turn. Press in on the knob before turning. If knob is still hard to turn, replace the gas valve. The self-clean cycle will not operate. A delay start time has been pro- Wait for the start time to be reached.

  • Page 59: Oven Temperature Calibration

    OVEN TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION Press and hold the BAKE keypad for five NOTE: The BAKE temperature adjustment can- (5) seconds. The current offset, if any, will not result in operating temperatures higher than be shown in the 3-digit display. CAL is 525˚F, or lower than 170˚F, as measured at shown in the 4-digit display (3 digits on oven cavity center.
  • Page 60 OVEN CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS CHART NOTES: 1. All diagnoses of this range must begin with normal 3. All checks should be made with a meter having check of line voltage, blown fuses, and failed a sensitivity of 20,000 ohms-per-volt or greater. components.
  • Page 61 Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Electrical Shock Hazard Verify proper operation after servicing. Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death NOTE: Drawing shows door latch switch in the cook or electrical shock.
  • Page 62 DIAGNOSTICS 1. All diagnoses of this range must begin with 3. All checks should be made with a meter normal check of line voltage, blown fuses, having a sensitivity of 20,000 ohms per volt and failed components. or greater. 2. All units that have failed during the first few days of use should be checked for loose connections or miswiring.

  • Page 63: Temperature Adjustment

    temperature adjustment cannot result in BAKE Temperature Adjustment operating temperatures higher than 525 F or lower Press and hold pad for five (5) seconds. BAKE than 170 F, as measured at oven cavity center. Current offset, if any, is shown in 3-digit display. Once the temperature has been adjusted, BAKE...
  • Page 64 STRIP CIRCUITS - continued The following individual circuits are for use in diagnosis. Before starting diagnosis, check the line voltage and for blown fuses. BROIL OVEN CONTROL P2-2 P2-1 BROIL RELAY BROIL VALVE BROIL IGNITOR BAKE OVEN CONTROL P2-3/P6 P2-4 BAKE RELAY BAKE VALVE BAKE IGNITOR...

  • Page 65: Tech Tips

    TECH TIPS CLEANING THE SURFACE BURNERS Occasionally check the burner flames for Refer to Figure 8-1. proper size and shape, as shown in Figure The burner caps should be routinely removed 8-2. A good flame is blue in color. If the flames and cleaned.

  • Page 66: Removing The Oven Door

    REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR 3. Close the door completely so it is perpen- Refer to Figure 8-4 for the following steps. dicular to the floor, then pull the door out of 1. Open the oven door to the first (broil) stop. the oven tracks.

  • Page 67: Requesting Assistance Or Service

    “Troubleshooting” der: section of your Use and Care Guide*: • APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD MAJOR, Call the Whirlpool or Inglis Limited Con- SERVICE & REPAIR (See “Whirlpool sumer Assistance Center telephone num- Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool ber. Dial toll-free from anywhere: Service—Example: XYZ Service Co.
  • Page 68 G. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States and Canada. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION AND INGLIS LIMITED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCI- DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclu- sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

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