The Radiant Elements - Whirlpool 30" ELECTRIC MODULARDOWNDRAFT COOKTOP Service Manual

The ceramic glass module consists of one 6 " and
one 8 " element. The elements are controlled by an
infinite switch. When a switch is turned to the Low,
Medium or High position, contacts L1 to H1, and L2
to H2 close, and provide 240-volts to the element.
At the same time, contacts L1 to P close, and
provide 120-volts to the surface unit indicator light.

THE RADIANT ELEMENTS

120 V
L1 L2
N
INFINITE SWITCH
L2
L1
SURFACE
UNIT
INDICATOR
A resistor inside the switch also energizes and
creates a heat load, which opens cycling contacts
L2 to H2. This controls the element's "on" time, and
therefore its operating temperature.
The exhaust vent fan can be activated by the
manual fan switch during operation of the ceramic
glass module.
H2
H1
P
RADIANT ELEMENT
2-2
SENSOR
2A
1A