Table Of Contents - Whirlpool RF196LXK Technical & Service Manual

GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... 1-1
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................. 1-1
Whirlpool Model & Serial Number Designations ................................................................ 1-2
Model & Serial Number Label And Tech Sheet Locations................................................. 1-3
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 1-4
Whirlpool Electric Range Warranty .................................................................................. 1-12
THEORY OF OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 2-1
AccuBake VS. AccuBake Duo Cooking Systems .............................................................. 2-1
AccuSimmer Basic Operation ............................................................................................ 2-3
Keep Warm Element .......................................................................................................... 2-6
Warming Drawer ................................................................................................................ 2-7
Soft Close Door ................................................................................................................. 2-8
COMPONENT ACCESS ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Component Locations ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Removing A Single Element Infinite Switch ....................................................................... 3-2
Removing The Normal Burner/AccuSimmer Switch .......................................................... 3-3
Removing The Dual Element Infinite Switch ...................................................................... 3-4
Removing The Keep Warm Switch .................................................................................... 3-5
Removing An Indicator Light .............................................................................................. 3-6
Removing The Control Power Supply And The Electronic Oven Control .......................... 3-7
Removing An Element & Limiter And The Cooktop Glass Assembly ................................ 3-8
Removing The Hot Surface Indicators ............................................................................. 3-10
Removing The Door Latch & The Door Switch ................................................................ 3-12
Removing The Broil & Bake Elements ............................................................................. 3-14
Removing The Oven Light Socket Assembly .................................................................. 3-16
Removing The Latch Drive Assembly .............................................................................. 3-17
Removing The Oven Temperature Sensors And The Thermal Fuse .............................. 3-18
Removing The Warming Drawer Element & Temperature Sensor .................................. 3-19
Removing The Oven Door ............................................................................................... 3-20
Removing The Oven Door Handle & Glass ..................................................................... 3-22
Removing The Oven Door Gasket ................................................................................... 3-24
Removing A Side Panel ................................................................................................... 3-25
COMPONENT TESTING ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Door Switch ....................................................................................................................... 4-1
Warming Drawer Element .................................................................................................. 4-1
Bake Element .................................................................................................................... 4-2
Broil Element ..................................................................................................................... 4-2
Latch Drive ......................................................................................................................... 4-3
Oven & Warming Drawer Temperature Sensors ............................................................... 4-3
Thermal Fuse ..................................................................................................................... 4-4
Single Element Infinite Switches ........................................................................................ 4-4
Dual Element Infinite Switch .............................................................................................. 4-5
Keep Warm Switch ............................................................................................................ 4-6
Normal Burner/AccuSimmer Switch .................................................................................. 4-7
Surface Elements & Limiters ............................................................................................. 4-8

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