Whirlpool RF196LXK - Dual Element Infinite Switch

4-5
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so could result in death or
electrical shock.
WARNING
DUAL ELEMENT INFINITE
SWITCH (LF)
Refer to page 3-4 for the procedure for servic-
ing the dual element infinite switch.
1. Disconnect the electrical power to the
range.
2. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
3. Turn the dual element infinite switch to the
“single” position.
L1 - Black
P1
L2 - Red
P2
4 - Or/Bk
Inner Element
S2 - Blue
Pilot Light
2 - Violet
Pushbutton
L1 L2
BK
OR/BK
VLT
R
P1 P2
S2
BU
OR/WH
4A
PILOT LIGHT
OUTER ELEMENT
INNER ELEMENT
PUSHBUTTON
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L1 L2
BK
OR/BK
VLT
R
BU
P1 P2
S2
4A
OR/WH
PILOT LIGHT
OUTER ELEMENT
INNER ELEMENT
PUSHBUTTON
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4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
following terminals. The meter should in-
dicate continuity (0 Ω):
a) P1 - 4.
b) P1 - S2.
c) P2 - 2.
5. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to termi-
nals P1 and 4a. The meter should indicate
an open circuit (infinite).
6. Turn the dual element infinite switch to the
“dual” position.
7. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
following terminals. The meter should in-
dicate continuity (0 Ω):
a) P1 - 4.
b) P1 - 4a.
c) P1 - S2.
d) P2 - 2.
SINGLE
POSITION
DUAL
POSITION
4A - Or/Wh
Outer Element