Whirlpool KR-32 - Installation Information; Theory of Operation; Component Access

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL............................................................................................................................... 1-1
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................. 1-1
Whirlpool Model & Serial Number Designations ................................................................ 1-2
Model & Serial Number Label And Tech Sheet Locations................................................. 1-3
Specifications..................................................................................................................... 1-4
Whirlpool Gas Range Warranty ....................................................................................... 1-14
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 2-1
L.P. Gas Conversion.......................................................................................................... 2-1
Installing The Anti-Tip Bracket ........................................................................................... 2-5
THEORY OF OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 3-1
AccuBake VS. AccuBake Duo Cooking Systems .............................................................. 3-1
Warming Drawer ................................................................................................................ 3-3
Soft Close Door ................................................................................................................. 3-4
COMPONENT ACCESS ......................................................................................................... 4-1
Component Locations ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Removing A Sealed Burner & Ignitor ................................................................................. 4-2
Removing An Ignition Switch & Gas Valve ........................................................................ 4-4
Removing The Cooktop ..................................................................................................... 4-6
Removing The Door Latch & The Door Switch .................................................................. 4-7
Removing The Broil & Bake Burners & Ignitors ................................................................. 4-9
Removing The Warming Drawer Element & Temperature Sensor .................................. 4-11
Removing The Oven Light Socket Assembly .................................................................. 4-13
Removing The Control Power Supply, The Electronic Oven Control,
& The Direct Spark Ignition Control .............................................................................. 4-14
Removing The Latch Drive .............................................................................................. 4-16
Removing The Oven Temperature Sensors .................................................................... 4-17
Removing The Gas Distribution Valve ............................................................................. 4-18
Removing The Power Cord ............................................................................................. 4-19
Removing The Oven Door ............................................................................................... 4-20
Removing The Oven Door Handle & Glass ..................................................................... 4-22
Removing The Oven Door Gasket................................................................................... 4-24
Removing A Side Panel ................................................................................................... 4-25
COMPONENT TESTING ........................................................................................................ 5-1
Ignition Switches ................................................................................................................ 5-1
Door Switch ....................................................................................................................... 5-2
Warming Drawer Element.................................................................................................. 5-2
Latch Drive......................................................................................................................... 5-3
Oven & Warming Drawer Temperature Sensors ............................................................... 5-3
The Gas Distribution Valve ................................................................................................ 5-4