Whirlpool WFG770H0F Instruction Sheet

INSTRUCTION SHEET

for 242905 Canning Surface Element Kit

NOTE:

Approved for use, beginning with Whirlpool RDE series and later electric range models, to replace originally equipped 8”

diameter surface element.

When using this kit on models that have surface element hold down clips, the canning element support must be placed on the left

or right of the clip. (The support will not fit in the clip.)

This 8” diameter surface element is constructed with a heavy-duty support frame, and the coiled element surface is 1⁄4” higher than

the originally equipped element. The element is for use with large, heavy cooking utensils on high heat setting which will provide –

•

Improved heat dissipation.

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Help prevent damage to reflector bowls, burner box, switch modules, adjacent counter-tops and cabinets.

Applications include canning and food preparations requiring lengthy cooking times.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Failure to do so can result in death

or electrical shock.

Replace all parts and panels before

operating.

Surface Element Installation Procedure

1.

Disconnect power or unplug range.

2.

If only one (1) heavy-duty element is to be installed, select

the desired location.

3.

Remove the original 8” diameter surface element.

4.

Install the 8” diameter heavy-duty surface element.

NOTE:

The surface element removed from the range may be

an 1800-watt or 2100-watt element rated at 240 volts(check

electrical rating stamped on element frame). It is important

the appropriate infinite switch be removed from the range and

replaced with the switch furnished with this kit.

If the infinite switch is not replaced, it will cause premature

failure due to unmatched switch wattage/amperage rating with

the 2600-watt, heavy-duty surface element.

Infinite Switch Installation Procedure

NOTE:

This is a non push-to-turn infinite switch provided.

Take element removed from range and determine the wattage

rating at 240 volts stamped on the frame.

Element rated 2600 watts/240 volts –

PROCEED TO

SECTION A

Element rated 1800 watts or 2100 watts/240 volts –

PROCEED TO SECTION B

SECTION A

(originally equipped 2600-watt/240-volt surface element)

1.

It will not be necessary to replace the infinite switch.

2.

Disregard the switch, mounting hardware and label pro-

vided in this kit.

Instruction Sheet 242919 Rev. C

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SECTION B

(originally equipped 1800-watt or 2100-watt/240-volt

surface element)

1.

One (1) of the three (3) types of infinite switches is in the

range. See

Figure 1.

NOTE:

If it is equipped with a Robertshaw switch, it is not

necessary to replace with the Robertshaw switch provided.

Discard the switch, mounting hardware and label in kit.

If it is equipped with either a Corox or King-Seeley switch, the

switch MUST be removed and replaced with the Robertshaw

switch provided.

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2.

The Robertshaw switch provided is a universal type

switch. The shaft must be cut to appropriate length, and

appropriate shaft adapters are required.

3.

Take the switch removed from the range and measure

the shaft length from mounting surface. See

Figure 2.