Troubleshooting Chart - Whirlpool 30" ELECTRIC MODULARDOWNDRAFT COOKTOP Service Manual

PROBLEM
Element does not heat.
Element barely heats.
Element will not heat higher than
low-medium.
Element heats up normally, but
drops to lower setting automati-
cally.
On indicator light does not work.

Troubleshooting Chart

POSSIBLE CAUSE
No line voltage.
Loose or bad wiring.
Defective element.
Low line voltage.
Loose or bad wiring connection at
element or terminal block.
Defective cooktop control switch.
Low line voltage.
Defective cooktop element.
Customer using improper cookware.
Defective cooktop control switch.
Loose or defective light.
Loose or bad wiring to indicator
light assembly.
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SOLUTION
Repair or replace wiring (see
wiring diagrams).
Test and/or replace element.
Line voltage should be minimum
240-volts. If necessary, electri-
cian should repair cause for low
line voltage.
Repair or replace wiring (see
wiring diagrams).
Test and/or replace switch.
Line voltage should be minimum
240-volts. Electrician should re-
pair cause for low line voltage.
Test and/or replace element.
Evaluate suitability of cookware.
Test and/or replace switch.
Replace indicator light.
Replace indicator light assembly
and wiring.