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SERVICE MANUAL for the FREESTANDING STANDARD ELECTRIC RANGE July, 1996 Printed in U.S.A. LIT 4321892...
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THIS MANUAL CONTAINS INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR INSTALLING AND SERVICING THE FOLLOWING MODEL FREESTANDING STANDARD ELECTRIC RANGES: WHIRLPOOL RF302OXE W/N RF315PXE Q/Z RF302BXE W/N RF324PXE W/N/Q RF302BXE Q RF325PXE W/N RF315PXE W/N RF325PXE Q/Z ROPER FEP310E W/N FEP330E W/N FEP320E W/N...
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 cause serious personal injury (burns, fire and electrical shock, etc.) if the suggested proce- dures are not observed. WHIRLPOOL ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY REPAIRS MADE ON OUR PRODUCTS BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE TECHNICIANS.
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17. Turn pan handles inward, but not over 21. Do not touch hot surface elements or other surface elements. This will help re- areas near elements. Areas near surface duce the chance of burns, igniting of flam- elements become hot enough to cause mable materials, and spills due to bump- burns.
CABINET DIMENSIONS Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must retardant millboard covered with not less than #28 be used. Given dimensions are minimum clear- MSG sheet steel, 0.015 " stainless steel, 0.024 " ances. aluminum, or 0.020 " copper. Clearance Note: A clearance of 24 " minimum is A minimum clearance of 30 "...
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS the appliance end must be provided at the WARNING point the power supply cord enters the appli- ance. • The range should be connected directly to the Electrical Shock Hazard fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) through An electrical ground is required on this appli- flexible, armored, or nonmetallic sheathed, ance.
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POWER SUPPLY CORD METHOD This appliance can be connected directly to the fuse disconnect, to a circuit breaker box, or with a This appliance is manufactured with the neutral U.L.-listed, 40-ampere range power supply cord terminal connected to the cabinet. Use a 3-wire, with pigtail wires.
INSTALLING THE RANGE PREPARATION INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET WARNING WARNING Injury Hazard Because of the weight and size of this range, two or more people are required to move it. Do not use the handle for lifting. Failure to do so can result in injury. Tip Over Hazard Put on safety glasses and gloves.
LEVELING THE RANGE For proper baking results, the range must be level. The height of the range must also be adjusted to IMPORTANT: When moving the range, slide it the height of the counter. To do this, use the onto a piece of cardboard (use a section of the following steps.
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Two Control Knobs Electronic Control Without Timer If the range has an oven selector knob and a If your oven has an electronic control without a temperature control knob, perform the following timer, perform the following procedure to operate procedure to operate the bake and broil elements. the bake and broil elements.
REMOVING/REINSTALLING THE OVEN DOOR To remove the oven door: To reinstall the oven door: Open the door approximately half way and Grasp the sides of the door with your fingers install a nail or screw into the hinge hangers on the front of the door and your thumbs on on each side of the door.
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THE BAKE FUNCTION Refer to the illustrations on the next page. As electrical current flows through the BAKE element, it heats up. The temperature in the When the unit is plugged in and line voltage is oven is regulated by the temperature sensor. applied to the electronic oven control, the If the temperature at the back of the oven following keyboard actions are used to set the...
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THE BROIL FUNCTION Refer to the illustrations on the next page. When the preceding events occur, the BROIL relay energizes, and its contacts close. This When the unit is plugged in and line voltage is provides an electrical circuit through the BROIL applied to the electronic oven control, the element and the thermal fuse to the neutral following keyboard actions are used to set the...
REMOVING THE OPEN COIL MAINTOP Remove the screws from the element con- WARNING nector blocks and lay the blocks on the burner box. CONNECTOR Electrical Shock Hazard BLOCK Disconnect from electrical supply before servic- ing unit. SCREW Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock.
REMOVING THE CERAN GLASS MAINTOP Turn off the electrical supply to the range. WARNING Open the oven door and remove the screws from under the front of the maintop, then close Electrical Shock Hazard the oven door. Disconnect from electrical supply before servic- Slide the maintop forward as far as possible ing unit.
REMOVING THE HOT SURFACE INDICATOR Pull the range away from the wall so that you WARNING can access the back. Turn off the electrical supply to the range. Electrical Shock Hazard Open the oven door and remove the screws Disconnect from electrical supply before servic- from under the front of the maintop, then close ing unit.
REMOVING A SURFACE ELEMENT & LIMITER Turn off the electrical supply to the range. WARNING Open the oven door and remove the screws from under the front of the maintop, then close Electrical Shock Hazard the oven door. Disconnect from electrical supply before servic- Slide the maintop forward and remove the ing unit.
REMOVING THE UPPER CONSOLE Remove the knobs and the two mounting WARNING screws from each of the element controls, then remove the controls from the console panel and let them hang loose. Electrical Shock Hazard CONSOLE Disconnect from electrical supply before servic- PANEL ing unit.
REMOVING THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL OR MECHANICAL OVEN THERMOSTAT REMOVING THE MECHANICAL WARNING OVEN THERMOSTAT Pull the range away from the wall so that you Electrical Shock Hazard can access the back. Disconnect from electrical supply before servic- Turn off the electrical supply to the range. ing unit.
REMOVING AN OPEN COIL ELEMENT & CONNECTOR BLOCK If you are replacing a connector block, re- WARNING move the drip pan from the maintop for the defective connector block. Electrical Shock Hazard Remove the screw from the defective connec- Disconnect from electrical supply before servic- tor block and lay the blocks on the burner box.
REMOVING AN OVEN LIGHT SWITCH Connect the wires to the terminals of the new WARNING manual oven light. Position the switch with the rocker arm color in Electrical Shock Hazard the same direction as the old one, and snap the manual oven light switch into the upper Disconnect from electrical supply before servic- console opening.
REMOVING THE BROIL ELEMENT From behind the range, disconnect the wires WARNING from the broil element terminals. Electrical Shock Hazard BACK OF RANGE Disconnect from electrical supply before servic- ing unit. Failure to do so could result in death or electrical BLUE shock.
REMOVING A SIDE PANEL NOTE: The right side panel is shown removed. WARNING The left side panel is removed in the same manner. Remove the five screws that secure the back Electrical Shock Hazard of the side panel to the range. Disconnect from electrical supply before servic- Remove the top screw from the end cap, ing unit.
REASSEMBLY NOTE: The Open the oven door, remove it (refer to page side trim on Whirlpool oven doors fits under 1-14 for the procedure), and position it on a the top edge of the outer door glass, and the...
REMOVING A HINGE ASSEMBLY Remove the door handle, top trim, and outer WARNING door glass from the oven door (see page 3-22 for the procedure). Electrical Shock Hazard Position the oven door with the hinge assem- bly arms facing up. Disconnect from electrical supply before servic- ing unit.
REMOVING THE STORAGE DRAWER GLIDES Turn off the electrical supply to the range. WARNING Slide the storage drawer out of the range. To replace a drawer glide, remove the screw Electrical Shock Hazard from the old drawer glide, remove the glide, Disconnect from electrical supply before servic- and replace it with a new one.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before ser- vicing unit. Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock. MANUAL OVEN LIGHT SWITCH AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT (SOME MODELS) SWITCH NORMALLY OPEN (GOLD) CONTACTS DOOR OPEN = SWITCH OPEN NORMALLY CLOSED DOOR OPEN = SWITCH CLOSED...
OVEN TEMPERATURE SENSOR Test Procedure WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before ser- vicing unit. Failure to do so could result in death or OVEN TEMPERATURE electrical shock. SENSOR 2-WIRE SENSOR To test the oven temperature sensor, perform CONNECTOR the following steps: Description...
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(see the chart below for the correct reading for the coil you are testing). If the above results are not obtained, the ele- ment is defective and should be replaced. Whirlpool Number Wattage Voltage Element Hot Watts Cold Ohms Part No.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical supply before ser- vicing unit. Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock. BAKE ELEMENT BROIL ELEMENT ELEMENTS BAKE ELEMENT Test Procedure Test Procedure To test the broil element, perform the follow- To test the bake element, perform the follow- ing steps: ing steps:...
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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.
OVEN TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION Model RF315PXE DIAGNOSTICS • Once you reach the desired temperature offset, there is a 5-second pause before the All diagnoses of this range must begin LED display prompt START? begins flash- with a normal check of the line voltage, ing.
OVEN TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION Models RF324PXE & RF325PXE • Pressing the TEMP keypad up arrow s DIAGNOSTICS adjusts the temperature in 10°F increments All diagnoses of this range must begin in the following sequence: 0°;10°; 20°; 30°; with a normal check of the line voltage, -30°;...
SPECIFICATIONS Whirlpool Models Electric Model Number RF302OXE W/N RF302BXE W/N RF302BXE Q General Information: Cleaning System Standard Standard Standard Burner Type Coil Coil Coil Burner Sizes 3/1 - Std Speed 3/1 - Std Speed 3/1 - Std Speed Drip Pans or Glass Pattern...
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Electric Model Number RF302OXE W/N RF302BXE W/N RF302BXE Q Oven Features (Continued): Heat Seal Silicone Silicone Silicone Broiler Pan Finish Porcelain Porcelain Porcelain Broiler Grid Finish Porcelain Porcelain Porcelain Oven Light Auto Oven Light Switch Manual Oven Light Switch Oven Door Features: Oven Door Type Steel Black Glass...
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Electric Model Number RF315PXE W/N RF315PXE Q RF325PXE W/N Cooktop Features: Cooktop High UpSwp-Porc. High UpSwp-Porc. High UpSwp-Porc. Drip Pans or Glass Pattern Chrome Chrome/Porcelain Porcelain Burner Type Coil Coil Coil Burner Configuration 2/2 - High Speed 2/2 - High Speed 2/2 - High Speed Right Front (240 V) 6"...
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Electric Model Number RF325PXE Q/Z RF324PXE W/N RF324PXE Q General Information: Cleaning System Standard Standard Standard Burner Type Coil Ceran - Full Width Ceran - Full Width Burner Sizes 2/2 - High Speed 2-6.5", 2-7.5" 2-6.5", 2-7.5" Drip Pans or Glass Pattern Porcelain/Gray/Bl 1 F/W Pattern 1 F/W Pattern...
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Estate Model Electric Model Number TEP325E W General Information: Cleaning System Standard Burner Type Coil Burner Sizes 3/1 - Std Speed Drip Pans or Glass Pattern Chrome Oven Door Type Black Glass Oven Window & Size Oven Controls Mech. Therm. Dimensions: Height - Overall 46.5"...
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Electric Model Number TEP325E W Oven Features (Continued): Heat Seal Silicone Broiler Pan Finish Porcelain Broiler Grid Finish Porcelain Oven Light Auto Oven Light Switch Manual Oven Light Switch Oven Door Features: Oven Door Type Black Glass Oven Door Window & Size Door Latch Removable Door &...
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