ERC DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

ERC ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

This test allows the Technician to energize the bake and broil
relays (listen for A click), use the ovens onboard temperature
TrueTemp sensing and control system to measure oven temperature
(sensor, connector and ERC diagnosis) and lastly it allows you to
test keypanel input responses.
S S
E O E
T N T
DELAY BAKE CLEAN START CLOCK CLEAN
BROIL LOCKED DOOR COOK STOP TIMER

HOW TO ENTER AND EXIT THE DIAGNOSTIC MODE

To perform the ERC diagnostic tests, follow the steps below:
1. To initiate the ERC test mode, first remove power to the
appliance for approx. 8 seconds and then reapply power.
2. Simultaneously press the COOKING TIME, DELAY START
and number 8 pads. The word "tESt" will appear in the
ERC display. NOTE: If no keypad entry is made within 5
minutes, the ERC test mode will "time out".
3. To terminate the ERC test mode, press the CLEAR / OFF
key pad.

HOW TO PERFORM THE TESTS

The following tests allow you to quickly varify various ERC and
keypanel functions. Listed below are four common diagnostic
tests that can be made directly from the ERC.

1 1 ENERGIZE BAKE CIRCUIT - To perform this test, press BAKE

S
then START and listen for the bake relay to energize. CAUTION:
Bake S
Circuit
E
T
O
N
E
T
If you hold the start pad in, you are energizing the BAKE circuit.
Test DELAY BAKE CLEAN START CLOCK CLEAN As soon as you release the START pad the relay will deenergize.
BROIL LOCKED DOOR COOK STOP TIMER
If the relay does not energize, check the following: reconfirm that
you have entered the test mode correctly, check power and
wiring connections to the ERC, and lastly suspect a faulty ERC.
NOTE: when performing this test, the glowbar will be energized
as long as you hold in the start pad.

2 2
ENERGIZE BROIL RELAY - To perform this test, press BROIL
then START and listen for the broil relay to energize. CAUTION: If
Broil
S
E O
S
E
you hold the start pad in, you are energizing the BROIL circuit.
Circuit
Test
T
DELAY BAKE CLEAN
N T
START CLOCK CLEAN
As soon as you release the START pad the relay will deenergize.
BROIL LOCKED DOOR COOK STOP TIMER If the broil relay does not energize, check the following: reconfirm
that you have entered the test mode correctly, check power and
wiring connections to the ERC, and lastly suspect a faulty ERC.
NOTE: when performing this test, the glowbar will be energized
Disregard these 4 digits as they have as long as you hold in the start pad.
no relavance on the sensor test.
3 SENSOR TEST - To perform this test, press and hold the
3 COOKING TIME pad or DELAY START pad (vaies by model).
o
Sensor
S
E O
S
E
The oven temperature will show in the display. NOTE: oven
N
Test T
DELAY BAKE CLEAN
T
START CLOCK CLEAN
temperatures below 100°F. will show as 100°F. If the
BROIL LOCKED DOOR COOK STOP TIMER temperature showing in the display is not correct then suspect the
following: calibration, sensor, sensor connection, or ERC.
Oven temperature
4NUMERIC KEY PADS TEST - To perform proper numeric key
4 panel input responses, press any numbered key pad and hold it in
S S
for approximately 5 seconds; the number you are pressing will
Numeric
Key Pad
E
T
O
N
E
T
show in the ERC display. If it does not, reconfirm that you have
Test DELAY BAKE CLEAN
BROIL LOCKED DOOR
START
COOK
CLOCK CLEAN
STOP TIMER
entered the test mode correctly, check wiring connections to the
ERC and keypanel, and lastly confirm shorted or open key pad by
Example: Number 5 key pad depressed performing the Key Panel test on page 10.

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 LOCK MOTOR CIRCUIT

5LOCK MOTOR CYCLE TEST - The lock motor A

UNLOCKED POSITION
cycle test allows you to run the latch assembly through S
E O
S
E
T N T Rear switch contacts open
one complete cycle of operation, testing motor DELAY BAKE CLEAN
BROIL LOCKED DOOR
START
COOK
CLOCK CLEAN
STOP TIMER Front switch contacts closed
operation and front & rear latch switch contacts. To
perform this test, push and hold the SELF CLEAN key B
pad - make sure that the oven door is closed (light S S
Moving toward LOCKED
E
switch depressed). While depressing the SELF T
O
N
E
T Rear switch contacts open
CLEAN pad the lock motor will run through a complete
DELAY BAKE CLEAN
BROIL LOCKED DOOR
START
COOK
CLOCK CLEAN
STOP TIMER Front switch contacts open
cycle. Watch the ERC display closely as it will change,
based on the location of the motor and the position C
(open or closed) of the latch switches. S
E O
S LOCKED POSITION
E
T
DELAY BAKE CLEAN
N T
START CLOCK CLEAN
Rear switch contacts closed
BROIL LOCKED DOOR COOK STOP TIMER
Front switch contacts open
Illustrations A, B, C, and D show the sequence of
events that will occur during the complete lock motor D
cycle, as well as what will be seen in the ERC display. S S Moving toward UNLOCKED
E
Notice that the numbers shown in the left side of the T
DELAY BAKE CLEAN
O
N
E
T
START CLOCK CLEAN
Rear switch contacts open
display represent the position of the lock motor as well BROIL LOCKED DOOR COOK STOP TIMER
Front switch contacts open
at the contact positions (open or closed) of the latch
switches. A
S
E O
S Return to UNLOCKED POSITION
E
T
DELAY BAKE CLEAN
N T
START CLOCK CLEAN
Rear switch contacts open
BROIL LOCKED DOOR COOK STOP TIMER
Front contacts closed

DOOR LATCH MECHANISM UNLOCKED mode Moving toward LOCKED

mode
The latch mechanism is thermally Controlled. A B
When the SELF CLEAN cycle is selected and the
Contacts Contacts
oven sensor senses a temperature between 560°F Open Open
and 650°F, the ERC supplies power to the lock r ar
R ea Re
motor, driving the motor towards the LOCKED
position. When the lock motor reaches the
LOCKED position, the micro-switches on the lock t on
t
on Fr
mechanism signal the control board to stop the Fr
motor, leaving it in the LOCKED position. Contacts Contacts
Closed Open
When the oven sensor senses a temperature of
approximately 300°F. the control board once again
supplies power to the lock motor, driving it towards LOCK MOTOR CYCLE
the UNLOCKED position. When the UNLOCKED
position is reached, the micro-switches on the lock C D
mechanism signal the control board to stop the
Contacts Contacts
motor, leaving it in the UNLOCKED position. Closed Open
r ar
Rea Re

LOCK MOTOR ACCESS

t t
Remove the cooktop following the steps outlined on on
Fr Fr
on page 5 of this service guide - TO RAISE OR
Contacts Contacts
REMOVE COOKTOP. Open Open

Next remove the lock motor cover to gain access to LOCKED mode Moving toward UNLOCKED
the lock motor assembly. mode

Oven Temp.
Sensor
LOCK MOTOR 1100W at 75o F. FRONT REAR
COVER Latch circuit shown in 2634W at 865o F. Latch Switch Latch Switch
UNLOCKED mode NC NO
W W
COM COM
LOCK MOTOR
F2 F1
5 1 Y O Y S

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