Whirlpool 30" (76.2 cm) Electric Built-in Ceramic Cooktop Manuel de service

Printed in U.S.A. LIT 4321972February, 1996SERVICE MANUAL for the30" ELECTRIC MODULARDOWNDRAFT COOKTOP

1-66" round metal duct12" (30.5 cm)minimumconcreteslab6" roundPVC sewerpipewall cap6" roundPVC coupling6" (15.2 cm)minimum5&

1-7Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-7The cooktop is equipped wit

1-8blower at “low” range5" to 6" transition4' (122 cm)6' (183 cm)2' (61 cm)6", 90˚ elbows6" wall capblower at “high

1-9Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-9RESTRICTORRINGSPRINGCLIPSBL

1-10INSTALLING THE COOKTOPTo install the cooktop, refer to the followingsteps.1. Lift the cooktop from the shipping cartonand remove the shipping mate

1-11Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-11ELECTRICAL SUPPLY REQUIRE

1-12ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSWARNINGElectrical Shock HazardAn electrical ground is required on thiscooktop.Do not connect to the electrical supply untilt

1-13Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-13cable from power supplybl

1-14Wiring To The Cooktop Junction BoxGROUNDED NEUTRAL1. Connect the bare and white appliance cablewires to the white (neutral) power supplywire.2. Ca

1-15Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-151. Make sure that all of

- ii -THIS MANUAL CONTAINS INFORMATIONNECESSARY FOR INSTALLING AND SER-VICING THE FOLLOWING WHIRLPOOL 30"ELECTRIC MODULAR DOWNDRAFTCOOKTOP, MODEL

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2-1Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 2-1120-volts to the surface uni

2-2THE RADIANT ELEMENTSThe ceramic glass module consists of one 6" andone 8" element. The elements are controlled by aninfinite switch. When

2-3Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 2-3THE GRILL ELEMENTSWhen a swi

2-4THE FAN MOTORAUTOMATIC OPERATIONWhenever the grill module is turned on, contact L1in the infinite switch provides 120-volts to the fanmotor through

3-1Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 3-1THE COOKTOP COMPONENTSCompon

3-2Removing The Control Panel& The Surface Unit Indicator LightWARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect from electrical supply before ser-vicing u

3-3Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 3-3Removing A Control SwitchWAR

3-4Removing The CooktopWARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect from electrical supply before ser-vicing unit.Failure to do so could result in electri

3-5Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 3-54. Remove the five control k

Page iii- iii -Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321973© 1996 Whirlpool CorporationImportant Safety Informa

3-6Removing A Terminal BlockWARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect from electrical supply before ser-vicing unit.Failure to do so could result in el

3-7Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 3-7Removing The Fan MotorWARNIN

3-8MODULE COMPONENTSThe Ceramic Surface Unit RCM30DB/QRemoving The Glass, Element, Or LimiterWARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect from electrical

3-9Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 3-9NOTE: If you are replacing a

3-10The Coil Surface Unit RCM10DB/QRemoving A Coil Element & ConnectorWARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect from electrical supply before ser-v

3-11Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 3-11OPENINGCOIL MODULETOPCOIL

3-12The Grill RCM20DBRemoving The Grill ElementWARNINGElectrical Shock HazardDisconnect from electrical supply before ser-vicing unit.Failure to do so

3-13Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 3-13Removing A Terminal Plug C

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4-1Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 4-1COMPONENT TESTINGcaution at

- iv -IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONFire HazardDo not obstruct the flow of combustion andventilation air.Electrical Shock HazardIt is the customer’s res

4-2RADIANT (CERAN)Dia. Watts Ohms 6"1200 46 ±5 8"1800 33 ±5 ELEMENT TERMINALS SENSOR TERMINALS

4-3Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 4-3Electrical Shock HazardDisco

4-4Troubleshooting Chart PROBLEM SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSENo line voltage.Loose or bad wiring.Defective element.Repair or replace wiring (seewiring dia

5-1Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 5-1L1 NGROUNDL2FANSWITCHGRILLEL

5-2WIRING DIAGRAMModel RC8700EDFANMOTORFANSWITCHINDICATORLIGHTOROR BKBKBRBLBLBRVYBLBRVYBKBR V BR Y BR V BR YR OR BK R OR BK R OR BK RWWGNNWHITEL2REDL1

5-3Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 5-3SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMModel RC872

5-4WIRING DIAGRAMModel RC8720EDFANMOTORFANSWITCHINDICATORLIGHTOROR BKBKBRBLVVBLBRVY YYBKBR V BR Y V V YYR OR BK R OR BK R OR BK RWWGNNWHITEL2REDL1BLAC

5-5Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 5-5STRIP CIRCUITSRADIANT ELEMEN

5-6SPECIFICATIONSModel RC8700EDB/WMODEL NUMBER RC8700EDB RC8700EDWCooktop Colors: Perimeter Finish Procelain Black Porcelain White Control Panel B

5-7Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 5-7MODEL NUMBER RC8700EDB RC870

1-1Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-1BEFORE YOU STARTProper inst

5-8Model RC8720EDB/WMODEL NUMBER RC8720EDB RC8720EDWCooktop Colors: Perimeter Finish Procelain Black Porcelain White Control Panel Black White C

5-9Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 5-9MODEL NUMBER RC8720EDB RC872

5-10MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATIONMODEL NUMBER R C 8 7 0 0 E D B 0 INTERNATIONAL SALES IND. OR MARKETING CHANNEL, IF PR

5-11Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 5-11WHIRLPOOL ELECTRIC MODULAR

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1-2CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS30" (76.2 cm) minimumwhen higher than 18"(45.7 cm)13" (33 cm)maximumuppercabinetdepthSee NOTEfor minimumclearanc

1-3Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-3ILLUSTRATIONDESCRIPTIONPhil

1-4VENTING REQUIREMENTSWARNING Fire HazardThe venting system must terminate outdoors.Do not end the ductwork in an attic, wall,ceiling, or other enclo

1-5Cooking Products Service ManualOriginal April, 1996 4321972© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Page 1-5outside wallcabinetinside w