Whirlpool RF396PCY Range User Manual


 
The light bulbs
The cooktop light
The fluorescent light is on the top of the control
panel. Use the Cooktop Light Switch on the
control panel to turn on the cooktop light.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Make sure power to the range has been
turned OFF at the main power supply
before replacing the fluorescent tube.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock.
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1. Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power
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2. Flip up the top of the control panel.
3. Grasp the fluorescent tube at both ends. Turn
the tube away from you until both ends come
out of the receptacles. Replace with a 20-watt
cool-white fluorescent tube. If the cooktop light
still does not work, the starter may need to be
replaced. The starter is a knob-shaped part
located on the right side of the backguard,
under the light bulb. To remove the starter.
push it in and turn approximately 20’ away
from you. Pull starter out of recessed area.
Replacement starters can be found at stores
that sell fluorescent tubes.
4. Close the top panel. Plug in appliance or re-
connect at main power supply.
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