Whirlpool Super Capacity 465 User manual

CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL
EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS
JOB AID
Part No. 4322089
SUPER CAPACITY 465
FREESTANDING
GAS & ELECTRIC RANGES

Copyright 1996 Whirlpool Corporation
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this Job Aid is to have the experienced appliance technician become
familiar with the operation and service of the Whirlpool Ranges. It is designed as
reference material and is not a replacement for basic training.
FORWARD
This Job Aid will introduce the technician to the Whirlpool Ranges. This Job Aid is a
reference guide for the experienced technician. It is not designed as a replacement to
basic training. This Job Aid does not replace the Service Manual or the Use and Care
Guide. It is designed to be used in conjunction with these manuals.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repair made on
our products by anyone other than Authorized Factory Service Technicians.
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Table of Contents
Five Key Benefits & Features............................................................................................ Page 2
Warning Labels ................................................................................................................. Page 3
Model & Serial Number Location ...................................................................................... Page 4
Serial Number Description ................................................................................................ Page 4
Gas Range Model Number ............................................................................................... Page 5
Electric Range Model Number .......................................................................................... Page 5
Models With Electronic Controls ....................................................................................... Page 6
Oven Controls ................................................................................................................... Page 7
Using The Oven Controls .................................................................................................. Page 9
AccuSimmer™ Burner .................................................................................................... Page 10
The Venturi System.......................................................................................................... Page10
Gas Range Component Locations .................................................................................. Page 11
Oven Door Removal........................................................................................................ Page 12
Removing A Maintop ....................................................................................................... Page 13
L.P. Conversion ............................................................................................................... Page 14
Orifice Specifications ....................................................................................................... Page 14
Oven Door Lock System ................................................................................................. Page 16
Ignition System Operation ............................................................................................... Page 17
Typical Gas Range Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ Page 20
Gas Range Strip Circuits................................................................................................. Page 21
Oven Door Lock System Current Flow............................................................................ Page 22
The Oven Temperature Sensor ...................................................................................... Page 22
Electric Range Component Locations ............................................................................. Page 23
Oven Thermal Fuse Location .......................................................................................... Page 24
AccuBake™ Temperature Management System ............................................................ Page 24
Electric Range Wiring Diagram ....................................................................................... Page 25
Electric Range Strip Circuits ........................................................................................... Page 26
Confirmation Of Understanding....................................................................................... Page 27

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FIVE KEY BENEFITS & FEATURES
1. The Largest Oven Capacity In The Industry
a) The Super Capacity 465™ Range offers more oven space than any other range in the
industry— 4.65 cubic feet .
b) Large meals are never a problem with the spacious capacity.
c) Save time by cooking multiple meals and freezing them for the busy days ahead.
2. Consistent Cooking Results
a) AccuSimmer™ burners on gas ranges provide precise low-heating for delicate sauces and
chocolates (Models SF385 & SF395).
b) Food cooks evenly throughout the oven cavity.
c) Electronic controls maintain oven temperature swings within ±20˚F.
d) AccuBake™ Triple Cycling Elements on electric models with EZ-Touch 200 & EZ-Touch
300 oven controls.
e) Custom Broil allows the selection of temperature from 300˚F to 525˚F (300˚F to 500˚F on
electric ranges) so that everything from fish to steaks broil perfectly (on all Touch Control
models).
3. Easy-To-Use Controls
a) Whirlpool EZ-Touch™ Electronic Controls offer the following innovative features:
• One-Touch operation sets Bake at 350˚F, and Self-Clean for 3.5 hours.
• Exclusive Preheat Countdown visually indicates the time required for oven preheating.
The oven control beeps when the preset temperature is reached.
• Child Lockout disables the control panel to prevent children from accidentally turning the
oven on.
• Easy to understand left-to-right programming logic.
• Color-Keyed touch pads.
4. Easy To Clean
a) Spillguard™ Cooktop has raised edges to help contain spills. Porcelain surfaces wipe
clean with a damp sponge.
b) CleanTop™ Ranges offer radiant elements under a one-piece, smooth ceramic glass
surface for easy clean up.
c) Seamless cooktop on coil ranges lifts easily for cleaning the burner box.
d) Automatic door lock for self-clean ovens requires no external latch to lock the oven door
for the Self-Clean cycle.
5. Modern Design
a) Stylish cabinet depth design offers a built-in look.
b) A modern curved console and a one-piece solid handle are designed with no exposed
screws or unsightly trim.
c) A hidden vent.
d) 200-degree rotation infinite flame setting valves on gas ranges (SF385 & SF395) offer
optional ergonomic, one-turn operation, while allowing precise burner management.
e) Whirlpool “Family Look” styling compliments an entire kitchen of Whirlpool appliances.

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WARNING LABELS
This manual is intended for factory-service technicians only. We recommend that customers DO NOT
service their own units, because of the complexity and risk of high-voltage electrical shock.
The following information is used throughout this manual, and should be read carefully.

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
The Model/Serial Number Plate is located behind the broiler/storage drawer.
Model/Serial Plate
The serial number can be decoded by using the following example:
SERIAL NUMBER: RF 36 50001
R =Manufacturing Location (Tulsa, OK)
F = Year of Manufacture (1996)
36 = Week of Production (36th week)
50001 = Sequence of Range
SERIAL NUMBER DESCRIPTION

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GAS RANGE MODEL NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER =
R = ELECTRIC
F = FREESTANDING
3 = 30" RANGE
0-2 = STANDARD CLEAN
4-9 = SELF-CLEAN
0, 2, 5 = COIL ELEMENTS
4 = STANDARD PATTERN CERAMIC
6 = DELUXE PATTERN CERAMIC
B = GLASS DOOR L = LARGE WINDOW
P = STANDARD WINDOW O = STEEL DOOR
X = ENGINEERING DIGIT
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
E = 1996
W = WHITE Q = WHITE-ON-WHITE B = BLACK-ON-BLACK
N = ALMOND Z = ALMOND-ON-ALMOND
R F 3 8 6 P X E Q
ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER =
S = GAS
F = FREESTANDING
3 = 30" RANGE
0-2 = STANDARD CLEAN
4-9 = SELF-CLEAN
2 = OPEN BURNER
4 = OPEN BURNER
5 = SEALED BURNER
B = GLASS DOOR L = LARGE WINDOW
P = OPEN BURNER O = STEEL DOOR
S = PILOT IGNITION
E = ELECTRIC IGNITION
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
E = 1996
W = WHITE Q = WHITE-ON-WHITE B = BLACK-ON-BLACK
N = ALMOND Z = ALMOND-ON-ALMOND
S F 3 9 5 L E E Q

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MODELS WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
Gas Ranges
The following chart shows the gas range models with electronic controls:
OVEN CONTROL WHIRLPOOL ROPER ESTATE
K.E.T. SF350BEE** FGS335E**
EZ-100 SF360BEE**
EZ-150
SF315PEE
TGS325E**SF372BEE**
SF375BEE**
EZ-200
SF325PEE
SF385PEE**
EZ-300 SF395LEE**
** Self-Clean Model
** Self-Clean Model
OVEN CONTROL WHIRLPOOL ROPER ESTATE
K.E.T.
RF350PXE** FES330E**
RF354BXE** FES364E
EZ-100
RF360BXE**
TES325E**
RF364BXE**
RF375BXE**
EZ-150
RF315PXE**
RF372BXE**
RF375PXE**
RF376PXE**
EZ-200
RF324PXE
RF325PXE
RF385PXE**
RF386PXE**
EZ-300
RF395LXE**
RF396LXE**
Electric Ranges
The following chart shows the electric range models with electronic controls:

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OVEN CONTROLS
The Super Capacity 465 ranges use one of the following five electronic controls:
K.E.T. Single-Knob Control
(Knob With Electronic Thermostat)
This oven control includes: Bake Temperature settings with Broil and
Clean, Oven On, Oven Heating, & Door Locked/Cleaning indicators
OFF
WARM
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
BROIL
CLEAN
Push To
Turn
Push To
Turn
OVEN ON
(TURN OFF OVEN WHEN FLASHING)
OVEN HEATING
DOOR LOCKED/CLEANING
(CLOSE DOOR WHEN FLASHING)
BAKE CUSTOM
BROIL AUTO CLEAN
CLOCK
TIMER
.. CANCEL
TEMP/
TIME
START
ENTER
5 SEC
OFF
ON
TIMER
CANCEL
88 88
BAKE
BROIL
HEAT
START ?
EZ-Touch™ 150
Adds a Time-Of-Day Clock, Color-Keyed Temperature and Clock/Timer
Pads, Electronic Minute Timer and Signal.
BAKE CUSTOM
BROIL AUTO CLEAN TEMP START
ENTER
5 SEC
OFF
ON
CLOSE DOOR
DOOR LOCKED
CANCEL
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
8 88
BAKE
BROIL
CLEAN
PREHEAT
START ?
EZ-Touch™100
This oven control offers an electronic LED Display, Indicator Lights,
Custom Broil, Auto Clean, Child Lockout, and Start Prompt (no Time-
Of-Day function).

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EZ-Touch™200
BAKE CUSTOM
BROIL AUTO CLEAN
TEMP HR MINMIN
START
ENTER
5 SEC
OFF
CANCEL
88 88
888
ON
HEAT BAKE BROIL LOCKD CLEAN TEMP
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
TIMER
SET
CLOCK
TIMER
OFF
Adds an Illuminated Vacuum Fluorescent Display, AccuBake Tempera-
ture Management System, Separate Time/Temp Displays, and Inte-
grated Light Touch Pad.
EZ-Touch™300
Adds Delay Cook and Off functions.
BAKE CUSTOM
BROIL AUTO CLEAN
TEMP HR MIN
CLOCK LIGHT
TIMER
SET TIMER OFF
START
ENTER
5 SEC
OFF
CANCEL
88 88
888
ON
HEAT
DELAY
TIMED
TIMER
LOCKED
COOK
STOP
CLEAN
TIME
BAKE
BROIL START ?
C
F
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
DELAY
START
TIME
COOK
TIME STOP TIME