Dual Element Infinite Switch - Whirlpool RF196LXK Technical & Service Manual

WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so could result in death or
electrical shock.
DUAL ELEMENT INFINITE
SWITCH (LF)
L2 - Red
L1 - Black
P1
4 - Or/Bk
Pushbutton
Inner Element
Refer to page 3-4 for the procedure for servic-
ing the dual element infinite switch.
1. Disconnect the electrical power to the
range.
2. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
3. Turn the dual element infinite switch to the
"single" position.
P2
S2 - Blue
Pilot Light
4A - Or/Wh
Outer Element
2 - Violet
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
following terminals. The meter should in-
dicate continuity (0 Ω):
a) P1 - 4.
b) P1 - S2.
c) P2 - 2.
5. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to termi-
nals P1 and 4a. The meter should indicate
an open circuit (infinite).
L1
BK
P1
4
OR/BK
INNER ELEMENT
6. Turn the dual element infinite switch to the
"dual" position.
7. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
following terminals. The meter should in-
dicate continuity (0 Ω):
a) P1 - 4.
b) P1 - 4a.
c) P1 - S2.
d) P2 - 2.
L1
BK
P1
4
OR/BK
INNER ELEMENT
4-5
L2
R
P2
S2
PILOT LIGHT
BU
4A
OUTER ELEMENT
OR/WH
SINGLE
POSITION
2
VLT
PUSHBUTTON
L2
R
P2
S2
PILOT LIGHT
BU
4A
OUTER ELEMENT
OR/WH
DUAL
POSITION
2
VLT
PUSHBUTTON