Page 2 - Copyright 2000, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022; FORWARD; The objectives of this Job Aid are to:
- ii - WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairmade on our products by anyone other than Authorized Factory ServiceTechnicians. Copyright 2000, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 FORWARD This Job Aid, “Whirlpool Gas Range Direct Spark Ignition System,” (Part No. 817...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; PAGE
- iii - Table of Contents SECTION 1 ................................................................................................................................ 1 THEORY OF OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 1 Introd...
Page 4 - This is the safety alert symbol.; WARNING; GENERAL INFORMATION; ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
- iv - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of others is very important. Important safety messages have been provided in this Job Aid. Always read and obey allsafety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. ...
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION
- 1 - S E C T I O N 1 S E C T I O N 1 S E C T I O N 1 S E C T I O N 1 S E C T I O N 1 THEORY OF OPERATION The Direct Spark Ignition System contains aGas Distribution Valve and a Direct Spark Ig-nition (DSI) Control that interfaces with theElectronic Oven Control, and spark electrodes.This provides t...
Page 6 - Gas Distribution Valve; GAS DISTRIBUTION VALVE; pressure
- 2 - Gas Distribution Valve The gas distribution valve can be converted toL.P. gas, when necessary. It regulates the dis-tribution of gas to the cooktop and both ovenburners. The gas distribution valve is non-ser-viceable. GAS DISTRIBUTION VALVE The gas distribution valve is made up of thefollowing...
Page 7 - MANUAL OVEN SHUTOFF VALVE
- 3 - When the lever is raised, the gas to the ovenburners is turned on. Manual Valve Lever Down (Gas Off) Manual Valve Lever Raised (Gas On) MANUAL OVEN SHUTOFF VALVE A manual oven shutoff valve is available onthe gas distribution valve to shut off the gas tothe oven burners. This valve will not af...
Page 10 - a) Use an 8 mm socket and carefully re-
- 6 - 6. To convert the broil burner: a) Open the oven door and remove the oven racks. b) Use a 1/2" open-end wrench and turn the orifice hood down snug onto the pin(approximately 2-1/2 turns). DO NOTOVERTIGHTEN THE ORIFICE. Theburner flame cannot be properly ad-justed if this conversion is not ...
Page 11 - DIRECT SPARK IGNITION CONTROL; DIRECT SPARK IGNITION
- 7 - 6 4 3 2 1 7 9 10 10-PIN CONNECTOR GND BAKE BROIL TOP BURNERS J1 DIRECT SPARK IGNITION CONTROL DIRECT SPARK IGNITION CONTROL The Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) Control inter-faces with the Electronic Oven Control for theBake, Broil, and Self-Clean functions. The DSIalso interfaces with the four co...
Page 12 - COOKTOP BURNER OPERATION; ELECTRONIC SPARK IGNITION; Cooktop Strip Circuit
- 8 - L1 N BK BK R W IGNITION SWITCH DIRECT SPARK IGNITION CONTROL 6 4 3 2 1 7 9 10 TOP BURNERS GND 10-PIN CONNECTOR J1 This 120 VAC is detected by the control, andgenerates two sparks-per-second to all of thetop burners. Note that in the strip circuit be-low, 120 VAC is present at the control at al...
Page 13 - OVEN BURNER OPERATION; neutral side of the circuit, through output pin; Monitoring System
- 9 - OVEN BURNER OPERATION The spark ignition for the oven burners isstarted at the Electronic Oven Control (ERC).As the ERC is programmed for Bake or Broil,the appropriate relay is closed on the ERC.120 VAC is provided from L1 , through the ERC relay(s) to the direct spark ignition control atinput...
Page 15 - ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD; Disconnect power before servicing the range.; REMOVING THE DIRECT SPARK IGNITION CONTROL; When you work on the gas range,; FIRE HAZARD; Remove the mounting screws.; COMPONENT ACCESS
- 11 - ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range. Failure to do so can result in death or electri-cal shock. REMOVING THE DIRECT SPARK IGNITION CONTROL CAUTION: When you work on the gas range, be careful when handling the sheet met...
Page 16 - REMOVING THE GAS DISTRIBUTION VALVE
- 12 - ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before servicing the range. Replace all panels before operating range. Failure to do so can result in death or electri-cal shock. REMOVING THE GAS DISTRIBUTION VALVE CAUTION: When you work on the gas range, be careful when handling the sheet metal part...
Page 17 - Electrical Shock Hazard; Voltage is present during these tests.; COMPONENT TESTING; TEST PROCEDURE; Bake Function; Set the voltmeter to read 120 VAC.; J1 Connector; Bake Strip Circuit
- 13 - DIRECT SPARK IGNITION CONTROL Electrical Shock Hazard Voltage is present during these tests. WARNING COMPONENT TESTING S E C T I O N 3 S E C T I O N 3 S E C T I O N 3 S E C T I O N 3 S E C T I O N 3 TEST PROCEDURE Voltage Tests Bake Function 1. Set the voltmeter to read 120 VAC. 2. Program th...
Page 18 - Broil Function
- 14 - 4 (white) 10 (black) J1 Connector Broil Function 1. Set the voltmeter to read 120 VAC. 2. Program the range for the Broil operation. 3. If the top burners spark, proceed to step 4.Touch the test leads to the J1 connector atterminals 4 (white) and 10 (black). The ACvoltmeter should indicate 12...
Page 19 - Broil Strip Circuit
- 15 - 4 (white) 7 (blue/white) J1 Connector * When power is applied to the range, a safety delayof 40 seconds takes place before the direct sparkignition control becomes operational. The opera-tion will last for a period of 4 seconds, and the directspark ignition will again turn off (see the “Timin...
Page 20 - Cooktop Function
- 16 - 2. Turn one of the cooktop burner valves tothe LITE position. 4. Touch the test leads to the J1 connector atterminals 4 (white) and 9 (red). The ACvoltmeter should indicate 120 VAC. If not,check the ignition switch and the mainwiring harness. 3. Touch the test leads to the J1 connector atterm...
Page 21 - Disconnect power from the range.
- 17 - GAS DISTRIBUTION VALVE TEST PROCEDURE Solenoid Resistance Tests 1. Disconnect power from the range. 2. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 100 scale. 3. Touch the ohmmeter terminals to termi-nals 1 and 2 (Broil). The ohmmeter shouldread 216 Ω ± 30. 4. Touch the ohmmeter terminals to termi-nals 3 and ...
Page 22 - — NOTES —
Page 23 - WIRING DIAGRAM & STRIP CIRCUITS; WIRING DIAGRAM; S E C T I O N 4
- 19 - L1 BK P1-3 P1-1 P2-2 P1-2 DOOR LATCH SW. (IF EQUIPPED) GND OVEN LT. P1-4 P1-5 DOOR LIGHT SW. OVEN CONTROL N N/C BR P2-4 P2-1 ROCKER SW. (IF EQUIPPED) P6-4 P6-3 N/O OR OR BK V V TRANSFORMER BU GY BU W R W W W W W W BK BK Y Y GY BK BK R R BU P6-1 MOT 6 4 3 2 1 7 9 10 OVENTEMP SENSOR PART NO. 82...
Page 24 - STRIP CIRCUITS
- 20 - BAKE BROIL COOKTOP STRIP CIRCUITS N L1 BK BK P1-4 P1-5 OVENTEMP SENSOR V V P2-4 R BAKE VALVE W OR R P2-1 OVEN CONTROL (ERC) BROIL RELAY BAKE RELAY J1 6 4 3 2 1 7 9 10 10-PIN CONNECTOR GND BAKE BROIL DIRECT SPARK IGNITION CONTROL J1 10-PIN CONNECTOR OVENTEMP SENSOR N L1 BROIL RELAY OVEN CONTRO...
Page 25 - CLEAN
- 21 - CLEAN BROIL RELAY BAKE RELAY OVEN CONTROL N L1 P1-3 P1-1 P2-2 P1-2 LATCH DRIVE P1-4 P1-5 DOOR SWITCH BR P2-4 P2-1 P6-4 P6-3 N/O BK V V TRANSFORMER BU GY BU W OR OR R W LATCHRELAY Y Y GY BROIL VALVE BAKE VALVE R BU DOOR LATCH SW P6-1 MOT J1- 6 4 3 2 1 7 9 10 OVENTEMP SENSOR 10-PIN CONNECTOR GN...
Page 27 - DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHARTS; TECH TIPS; COOKTOP
- 23 - S E C T I O N 5 S E C T I O N 5 S E C T I O N 5 S E C T I O N 5 S E C T I O N 5 DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHARTS TECH TIPS COOKTOP Start Done Does cooktop spark properly? Is 120 VAC present from J1-4 to J1-10? Check the high voltage igniter wires for continuity and proper connections from DSI control t...
Page 29 - BROIL
- 25 - BROIL Done Does the Broilcycle function properly? Does the spark continue after a flame is present? Does the Broil burner establish a flame and then turn off? Is 120 VAC present from J1-4 to J1-7? Is 120 VAC present from J1-4 to J1-6? Connect a DC voltmeter to J1-3 (+) and J1-2 (–). Wait 40 s...
