Whirlpool KR-28 manual Broil

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BROIL

Done

yes

Does the Broil cycle function properly?

 

 

Replace the gas

 

no

 

 

 

 

distribution valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the igniter for

 

 

 

 

 

continuity. If not okay,

 

 

 

 

 

 

replace the igniter. If

 

 

 

 

 

 

the supply polarity is

 

 

yes

 

correct, check the Broil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ignition wire for a loose

 

 

 

 

 

 

connection. If okay,

 

 

 

 

 

replace the DSI control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does the spark continue after a flame is present?

Diagnose the main wiring harness and/or the electronic oven control (ERC).

yes

no

no

Does the Broil

burner establish a flame and then turn off?

no

Is 120 VAC

present from J1-4 to J1-7?

yes

Diagnose the ERC.

 

 

 

Is 120 VAC

The DSI control will lockout

 

yes

 

 

 

present from

if a call for Bake & Broil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J1-4 to J1-6?

exists simultaneously.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

no

Measure the resistance at

the distribution valve. If different than measured at the DSI control,

diagnose the wiring harness.

Turn the ERC off.

If resistances are the same as

Test the distribution valve

no for continuity at J1-1 and J1-2,

measured at the DSI control,

then J1-2 and J1-3. Are

replace the valve.

both resistances 216 Ω ±30?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the voltage is higher than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect a DC voltmeter

 

 

18 VDC, check the main wiring

 

 

yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to J1-3 (+) and J1-2 (–).

 

 

harness for bad connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wait 40 seconds, then start a Broil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If okay, replace the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cycle. 6 seconds later, does

 

 

 

 

distribution valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the meter indicate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 to 18 VDC?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does spark

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does spark

 

Replace the DSI control.

 

 

yes

 

occur at the Bake igniter

 

 

no

 

occur at the igniter?

 

 

 

 

 

but not the Broil?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the igniter for cracks in the

 

 

 

 

The igniter position is

 

 

 

 

 

 

ceramics. If cracks are found, replace

 

 

 

 

out of tolerance for the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the igniter. Diagnose the Broil igniter

 

 

 

 

proper ignition. Replace

 

 

 

 

 

wiring harness. If okay, replace the control.

 

 

 

the igniter and burner.

 

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