Whirlpool Microwave Oven manual

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  • Page 1

    30” EYE-LEVEL GAS MICROWAVE RANGE AND 30” EYE-LEVEL GAS RANGE IMPORTANT INSTALLER: LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE HOMEOWNER HOMEOWNER: RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. ve Ovens, Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers,Dishwashl[...]

  • Page 2

    II PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID Before you begin POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Read these instructions completely and carefully. If followed, they will simplify the installation job. If your range does not have a microwave upper oven, disregard the following microwave information. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Fai[...]

  • Page 3

    A. Space requirements - SUPPLY 1, LINE b!!“, OPTION %%TXLE FIG. 1 NOTE: Clearance specified to combustible construc- tion (walls and materials) are based on a temperature rise of wood structures resulting from appliance opera- tion. These clearances are suitable for walls of stud- ding, lath and plaster, or other types of combustible materials wh[...]

  • Page 4

    C. Gas supply requirements Before connecting to the supply system, be sure that the Installation conforms with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 2223.1-l 980. These ranges are designed for easy connection be- tween the supply line and the inlet fitting. However, all strains must be removed from the[...]

  • Page 5

    D. Electrical requirements - Conventional Eyelevel A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 Ampere fused electrical supply is required (time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended). It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. DO NOT use an extension cord. The wiring diagram is located on the storage drawer. 1. Rec[...]

  • Page 6

    DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. (See Figure 5.) To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plug- ed into a mating 3-prong grounding type wall recep- tacle, grounded in accordance with the National Elec- tr[...]

  • Page 7

    3 Gas connection A. To access gas line FIG. 7 Remove storage drawer by lifting slightly and pulling out of the range. The connection is now accessible. B. Connect gas line TOP VIEW OF GAS SUPPLY LINE 1. The pressure regulator has a l/z” female pipe thread. It is recommended that a 115” close nipple, a union and shut-off valve, be assembled into[...]

  • Page 8

    gq@- - L AIR SHUTTER FIG. 9 The air shutters on the top burner manifold should be adjusted for a proper flame. The flame should be soft in character. To adjust the air shutter, loosen the lock screw. Move the air shutter to close the opening to decrease the air or enlarge the opening for more air. Tighten the lock screw when the adjustment is com- [...]

  • Page 9

    CAP NAT. GAS FIG. B Remove the cap with the screwdriver slot and replace upside down. This plug will then have the marking “LPGIO.” Be sure not to disturb or remove the spring beneath this plug. See Figure B for correct positioning of plug. Remove the cap, with the screwdriver slot. Remove the black insert, marked “NAT.“, from the cap. (Thi[...]

  • Page 10

    The appearance of a properly adjusted gas flame is one having an inner cone of bluish-green and an outer man- tle of dark blue. The flame characteristics should be clean and soft. NOTE: On LP gas a slight yellow tip will be visable on top burner flames, but will not affect burner performance. b. Oven burners All burners are lighted by electronic ig[...]

  • Page 11

    5 Check operation C. Broiler burner Turn the oven selector to “BROIL.” Make sure the oven temperature is set on “BROIL.” The broiler burner should automatically light in 50 to 60 seconds. D. Clock (if so equipped) Refer to operating instructions in the Use and Care Guide (packed in the oven). A. Surface burners 1. Push in and turn the knob [...]

  • Page 12

    aGIl A Installing optional vent hood above eyelevel micro- wave range Position appliance so that front and back are accessible. Knockout plug is at right rear of oven top panel. Use hammer and screwdriver as shown to remove knockout plug. A. Space required WITH VENT HOOD :%RALL HEIGHT EYE-LEVEL RANGE FIG. 15 uq/-y , Install vent hood BEFORE making [...]

  • Page 13

    Loosen screws and remove the two small plates on the back of the hood. Remove the screws in the back of the oven. Remove the two Z brackets from the hardware package. Position the hood on the range one inch from the rear and align holes in brackets (one each side) with holes in the hood and in the range. (See Figure 18) MOUNTING BRACKETS HOOD . .[...]

  • Page 14

    Pl GY 120 VAC BK-W TF THERMLYxSE8” FggF1 II BK ICAWlYI THERMAL 15 AMP LIGHT OVEN PROTECTOR &---; SWITCH LIGHT , L lYA0NEn?0N1 kc1 &ARY / , 1 I I Y I I ) MOi;TOR NTERLOCK SW. I 1 I I I SWITCH I ICI ICI , BU T W L------1 1 nrrn PROBE PROBE 000: ’ rlccu RELAY COIL ! CONTROL MODULE I I FAN MOTOR 1 Y L---------- + NOTE DIAGRAM SHOWS DOOR [...]

  • Page 15

    iK W - 4--, HOOD OUTLET d-L-lJ CONNECTION 3K NO H W (MANUAL) OVEN LIGHT SW OVEy,IhAMP :K SWITCH FLUOR LAMP BALLAST r----- 1 !K VI RU OVEN NEON w FUSE 5A SELECTOR SWITCH GAS VALVE EK 9 r MANIFOLD SW h--$, SPARK r1 COLOR FLAGGING IS A COMMON YHACllCt IN ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT WIRING -+-7-47 WHEN TRACING, CHECK FOR FLAGS AT ELECTRODES EACH TERMINATI[...]

  • Page 16

    120 VAC M-W l-F F THERMWSEBK SF1 /I BK ICAWTII b THERMAL 15 AMP LIGHT OVEN L PROTECTOR :,---: SWITCH LIGHT , IYAONETROHI (NC)- - , PC;;IMARY / I Y “” $ih,, / , 1 INTERLOCK SW. , GY PROBE ! MICROCOMPUTER (CPU) ASSEMBLY TRANSFORMER CONTROL MODULE T b Y FAN MOTOR 1 y n w I I ” POWER TRANSFORMER I/ TPl TP2 BU MAGNETRON I RECTIFIER’, 1 I [...]

  • Page 17

    GND 4, SWITCH FLUOR. LAMP NO STA)i;ER R R Y 0 OVEN LIGHT SW (MAN ) OVEP4J”hAMP EK NC r---l C V --- TLHERM BK STAT L------J SELECTOR SW. R /*NO V MANIFOLD SW. r L --+-I SPARK b ~H+--~~ULE , TERMINALS A & 1 LOCATED ON SELECTOR SWITCH NOT USED -S- A , SELECTOR SWITCH SCHEDULE POSITION CONTACTS OPEN 1 CLOSED Ll -HI. L-Z-H2 MAIN CYCLING CONTACTS C[...]

  • Page 18

    .l 3K IK 5A L--e UPPER OVEN THERMOSTAT VALVE - d--lHOOO OUTLET L3-_2-'J CONNECTOR IGNITOR W y&-r 7; J” h”” L-,-J L--3----: THERM0 SELECTOR SW. ^-_- MANIFOLD SW 7 "--+I SPARK i-K - HV'MOOULE --J Terminals A & 1 Located on Selector L -1 Switch Not Used ‘,S A-?* SELECTOR SWITCH SCHEDULE POSITION CONTACTS OPEN 1 CLOSED TH[...]

  • Page 19

    Whirlpool HOME I b APPLIANCES Maklng your world a little easier. In the event your WHIRLPOOL appliance should need service, call the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or a WHIRLPOOL franchised TECH-CARE@ service company. He is in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory listed under “Appliances-Household-Major-Service and Repair.?[...]