Testing The Components - Whirlpool RS610PXE Job Aid

TESTING THE COMPONENTS

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.
COMPONENT
SURFACE ELEMENT
COOKTOP HI LIMIT
OVEN THERMAL FUSE
ELEMENT CONTROL
P
H2 L2 L1
P
H1
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
TEST PROCEDURE
1. Remove the element from the
connector.
2. Set the ohmmeter to R x 1 and
touch the leads to the terminals.
Left Front Element = 38 Ω.
Left Rear Element = 22 Ω.
Right Front Element = 22 Ω.
Right Rear Element = 38 Ω.
1. Remove the leads from the ter-
minals.
2. Set the ohmmeter to R x 1 and
touch the leads to the terminals.
Opens @
188˚C/370˚F 171˚C/340˚F
1. Remove the leads from the ter-
minals.
2. Set the ohmmeter to R x 1 and
touch the leads to the terminals.
Model RS610 W/Yellow Marking:
Opens @ 120˚C/248˚F
Models RS675 & RS696 W/Green
& White Marking:
Opens @ 150˚C/302˚F
1. Remove the leads from the ter-
minals.
2. Set the ohmmeter to R x 1 and
touch the leads to the indicated
terminals.
L1 L2
3. Turn the control on and you
should obtain continuity readings
between the following terminals:
L1 and P
H1 H2
L1 and H1
P and H1
Element
L2 and H2
Closes @
- 22 -
RESULTS
If measurements do not indicate as
shown, replace the element.
Normal = Continuity.
Abnormal = Infinity.
Normal = Continuity.
Abnormal = Infinity.
Normal = Continuity.
Abnormal = Infinity.
If measurements do not indicate as
shown, replace the control.