Whirlpool RF396PCY, RF396PXY manual The light bulbs, The cooktop light

The light bulbs

The cooktop light

The fluorescent light is on the top of the control panel. Use the Cooktop Light Switch on the control panel to turn on the cooktop light.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Make sure power to the range has been turned OFF at the main power supply before replacing the fluorescent tube.

Failure to do so could result in electrical

shock.

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1.Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power suPPlY-

2.Flip up the top of the control panel.

3.Grasp the fluorescent tube at both ends. Turn the tube away from you until both ends come out of the receptacles. Replace with a 20-watt cool-white fluorescent tube. If the cooktop light still does not work, the starter may need to be replaced. The starter is a knob-shaped part located on the right side of the backguard, under the light bulb. To remove the starter. push it in and turn approximately 20’ away from you. Pull starter out of recessed area. Replacement starters can be found at stores that sell fluorescent tubes.

4.Close the top panel. Plug in appliance or re- connect at main power supply.

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