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SERVICE MANUAL
for the
FREESTANDING
SELF-CLEAN
GAS RANGE
July, 1996 Printed in U.S.A. LIT 4321891
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THIS MANUAL CONTAINS INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR INSTALLING AND SERVICING THE FOLLOWING FREESTANDING SELF-CLEAN GAS RANGES, MODELS: WHIRLPOOL SF350BEE W SF375PEE Q/Z SF360BEE W/N SF385PEE W/N SF372BEE W/N SF385PEE Q/Z SF372BEE Q/Z SF395LEE Q/Z/B SF375PEE W/N ROPER FGS335E W/N FGS335E Q ESTATE TGS325E W THE MANUAL IS DESIGNED TO BE USED ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE SERVICE INFORMATION IS ORGANIZED TO HELP YOU EASILY FIND WHAT YOU NEED. CHECK YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODE FOR THE PROPER MODE
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Cooking Products Service Manual Original July, 1996 4321891 © 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page iii Table of Contents Page Important Safety Information ........................................................................................................ v Installation Highlights .......................................................................................................................1-1 Range Dimensions ......................................................
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Page Component Description & Testing ..................................................................................................4-1 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................4-1 Troubleshooting Chart ......................................................................................................... 4-11 Oven Temperature Calibration ........................................................
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Cooking Products Service Manual Original July, 1996 4321891 © 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page v IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This service manual is intended for factory-service technicians only. We recommend that customers WARNING DO NOT service their own units, because of the complexity and risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Fire Hazard The following information is used throughout this Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and manual, and should be read carefully.
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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow these basic precautions: 1. Read all instructions before using the 8. Do not operate the range if it is not work- range. ing properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 2. Install or locate the range only in accor- dance with the provided installation in- 9. Know where your main gas shut off valve structions. It is recommended that the is located. range be installed by a qualified
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Cooking Products Service Manual Original July, 1996 4321891 © 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page vii 17. Grease is flammable and should be 21. Do not use decorative covers or trivets handled carefully. Let fat cool before at- over the surface burners. tempting to handle it. Do not allow grease 22. Do not store things children might want to collect around range or in vents. Wipe above the range. Children could be burned spillovers immediately. or injured while climbing on ra
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— NOTES — - viii -
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Cooking Products Service Manual Original July, 1996 4321891 © 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-1 INSTALLATION HIGHLIGHTS RANGE DIMENSIONS ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR ARE GENERAL TO BE SEALED AFTER THE RANGE IS IN- Proper installation is your responsibility. A quali- STALLED. fied technician must install this range. Make sure MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION you have everything necessary for correct installa- tion. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply The in
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CABINET DIMENSIONS Clearance Note: A clearance of 30" minimum is Use only the cabinet opening dimensions that are required when the bottom of a wood or metal shown below. The dimensions shown are for mini- 1 cabinet is protected by not less than /4" of flame- mum clearances. retardant millboard covered with not less than #28 A grounded electrical outlet is required (see page MSG sheet steel, 0.015" stainless steel, 0.024" 1-4). aluminum, or 0.020" copper. A minimum clearance A proper gas supply
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Cooking Products Service Manual Original July, 1996 4321891 © 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-3 TOOLS & MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED TOOLS ILLUSTRATIONS Standard (flat-bladed) screwdriver spirit level Phillips screwdriver Robertson (S2) screwdriver 3/8" ratchet Torx (T10 & T20) screwdrivers flat-blade drive screwdriver Spirit level wood floor: Pipe wrench 1/8" drill bit Channel lock pliers concrete/ceramic floors: Phillips 3/16" carbide-tipped Measuring tape screwdriver maso
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ELECTRICAL SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS The following information applies to the gas range wiring: WARNING • A 3-wire, single phase, 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC- Electrical Shock Hazard only electrical supply is required on a sepa- rate 10-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of An electrical ground is required on this appli- the line. A time-delay fuse, or circuit breaker, ance. is recommended. The fuse must be sized as If a cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic, per local codes in accordance with the electr
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Cooking Products Service Manual Original July, 1996 4321891 © 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-5 Once you are sure that the plug is polarized prop- erly, perform the next step. WARNING 2. Connect the power cord plug on the gas range Personal Injury/Fire Hazard to a 120-volt AC receptacle that is on a sepa- rately fused line. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or re- move the grounding prong from the range cord. 3-PRONG Failure to provide proper polarization may caus
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GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS This range is factory set for use with natural gas. It is designed-certified by the American Gas Asso- WARNING ciation (A.G.A.) for natural or L.P. gases with the appropriate conversion. The model/serial rating Fire Hazard plate has information on the type of gas that can be The gas appliance must be connected to a used. If the type of gas listed does not agree with regulated gas supply. the type of gas available, check with the local gas Do not use an open flame to test
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Cooking Products Service Manual Original July, 1996 4321891 © 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-7 INSTALLING THE RANGE 5. Remove the cardboard shipping base from under the range. WARNING 6. Remove the storage drawer from the range. Electrical Shock Hazard 3 7. Using a /8" drive ratchet, lower the rear level- 1 Take special care when drilling holes in the ing legs /2 -turn. floor or wall. Electrical wires may be behind the wall or floor covering and could cause an electri
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WARNING pressure regulator Fire Hazard When you make gas line connections, espe- 90˚ elbow cially to the pressure regulator, do not make the flexible line adapter connections too tight. If you do, you may crack the regulator (or pipe) and cause a gas leak, which could result in a possible fire, or explosion. adapter INSTALLING THE GAS LINE gas shutoff valve The following procedure is for a typical gas line 1/2" to 3/4" installation an
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Cooking Products Service Manual Original July, 1996 4321891 © 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-9 CHECKING THE PRESSURE CHECKING FOR LEAKS REGULATOR The pressure regulator must be checked at a WARNING minimum 1" water column above the set pressure. Fire Hazard The inlet pressure to the regulator should be set as follows: Turn off the main gas supply before you try to stop a leak. a) Set the minimum pressure using natural gas @ 5" and for L.P. gas @ 11". Be sure that all
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CONVERTING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR & MAINTOP BURNERS FOR L.P. GAS 1. Remove the storage drawer from the range. THE PRESSURE REGULATOR 2. Remove the plastic cover from the pressure regulator. WARNING 3. Use a wrench, and turn the cap marked “N” on the front of the pressure regulator counter- Personal Injury Hazard clockwise, and remove it. NOTE: Do not dis- Do not operate the burners of this range when turb the spring under the cap. using L.P. (bottled) gas before converting the 4. Turn the cap ov
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Cooking Products Service Manual Original July, 1996 4321891 © 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-11 4. Push the front of the maintop to the right while SEALED BURNERS lifting the right corner and unclip it, then push 1. Remove the grates and burner caps from the to the left and unclip the left corner. Lift the burners. front of the maintop and prop it up. 2. Remove the screws from each of the four burners. SCREW BURNER MAINTOP PUSH TO SIDE AND MAINTOP 3. Lift each burner
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6. Removing one orifice spud at a time, use a 3. Remove the four burners from the burner 3 /8" combination wrench, and replace the four support bracket and from over the gas valves. color-coded natural gas orifice spuds with the NOTE: If installed, remove the shipping screws same color L.P. gas orifice spuds. NOTE: from the burners before you remove them. When you are finished, place the natural gas orifice spuds in a plastic bag, and store them in a safe place for possible future use. Also,
