Whirlpool KR-28 Range User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 ................................................................................................................................ 1
THEORY OF OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1
Gas Distribution Valve ..........................................................................................................2
Manual Oven Shutoff Valve .............................................................................................. 3
Bake & Broil Solenoid-Activated Ports.............................................................................. 4
L.P. Gas Conversion.............................................................................................................5
Direct Spark Ignition Control ................................................................................................. 7
Electronic Spark Ignition .......................................................................................................8
Cooktop Burner Operation ................................................................................................ 8
Oven Burner Operation..................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 2 .............................................................................................................................. 11
COMPONENT ACCESS .......................................................................................................... 11
Removing The Direct Spark Ignition Control ...................................................................... 11
Removing The Gas Distribution Valve ................................................................................ 12
SECTION 3 .............................................................................................................................. 13
COMPONENT TESTING ......................................................................................................... 13
Direct Spark Ignition Control ............................................................................................... 13
Gas Distribution Valve ........................................................................................................ 17
SECTION 4 .............................................................................................................................. 19
WIRING DIAGRAM & STRIP CIRCUITS ................................................................................. 19
Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................... 19
Strip Circuits ....................................................................................................................... 20
SECTION 5 .............................................................................................................................. 23
TECH TIPS .............................................................................................................................. 23
Diagnostic Flow Charts ....................................................................................................... 23
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