CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICALEDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS L-73

JOB AIDPart No. 8178203

Model LFB2611L

ImPressIRONING STATION

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs madeon our products by anyone other than Authorized Service Technicians.

FORWARDThis Whirlpool Job Aid, “ImPress Ironing Station,” (Part No. 8178203), provides the technicianwith information on the installation, operation, and service of the ImPress Ironing Station. It isto be used as a training Job Aid and Service Manual.

The Wiring Diagram used in this Job Aid is typical and should be used for training purposes only.Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product when servicing the unit.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVESThe goal of this Job Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the service technician toproperly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Whirlpool ImPress Ironing Station.

The objectives of this Job Aid are to:

• Understand and follow proper safety precautions.

• Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.

• Successfully perform necessary repairs.

• Successfully return the Ironing Station to its proper operational status.

Copyright © 2002, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... 1-1Safety First ......................................................................................................................... 1-1Model & Serial Number Designations ................................................................................ 1-2Model & Serial Number Label And Wiring Diagram Locations .......................................... 1-3Specifications..................................................................................................................... 1-4Whirlpool ImPress Ironing Station Warranty ...................................................................... 1-5

INSTALLATION INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 2-1Surface Mounting............................................................................................................... 2-1

PRODUCT OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 3-1Adjusting The Board Height ............................................................................................... 3-1Adjusting The Swivel Tension............................................................................................ 3-1The Work Light .................................................................................................................. 3-1Using The Iron ................................................................................................................... 3-2Storing The Ironing Board.................................................................................................. 3-2

COMPONENT ACCESS ......................................................................................................... 4-1Removing The Light Socket, Indicator Light, Timer, AC Receptacle, & Cutoff Switch ..................................................................................... 4-1

COMPONENT TESTING ........................................................................................................ 5-1Timer .................................................................................................................................. 5-1Cutoff Switch...................................................................................................................... 5-2

WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................. 6-1

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— NOTES —

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions canresult in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels beforeoperating.

Failure to do so can result in death orelectrical shock.

GENERALSAFETY FIRST

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this Job Aid and on the appliance. Alwaysread and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word“DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

DANGER

WARNINGAll safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chanceof injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’timmediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’tfollow instructions.

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY &GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

WARNING

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

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MODEL NUMBER L F B 26 1 1 L Q 0

INTERNATIONAL SALES IND.

OR MARKETING CHANNEL

IF PRESENT

PRODUCT GROUP:

L = DOMESTIC LAUNDRY

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:

F = FINISHING PRODUCTS

FEATURE CODE 1:

B = BUILT-IN BOARD ONLY

FEATURE CODE 2:

FIRST DIGIT

2 = 1 TO 6 BOARD HEIGHT POSITIONS

SECOND DIGIT

6 = 1 TO 6 SWIVELING BOARD POSITIONS

FEATURE CODE 3:

1 = LIGHT, SHUTOFF TIMER

FEATURE CODE 4:

1 = 42″ BOARD LENGTH

YEAR OF INTRODUCTION:

L = 2002, M = 2003

COLOR CODE:

Q = WHITE-ON-WHITE

T = BISCUIT-ON-BISCUIT

ENGINEERING CHANGE (NUMERIC)

SERIAL NUMBER M B M 04 54321

DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY

M = MARION, OH

MANUFACTURING SOURCE

B = IRON-A-WAY, INC.

YEAR OF PRODUCTION:

M = 2002

WEEK OF PRODUCTION:

04 = 4th WEEK

PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER

MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABELAND WIRING DIAGRAM LOCATIONS

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Model/Serial Number Label

Wiring Diagram (LocatedBehind Panel)

SPECIFICATIONS

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Model No. LFB2611LQ & T

Color Q = White, T = Biscuit

Ironing Board Dimensions:

Height 47-1/8″ Width 14-1/4″

General:Electrical Rating 15 Amps Max Current DrawElectrical Outlets One, 3-Prong, GroundedMaximum Iron Rating 1400 WattsBuilt-in Work Light One

Timer Shutoff, Settable Up To 60 Minutes, With Indicator Light When On

Ironing Board Swivel Capacity

360°. Board Locks In 4 Positions (12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30)

Ironing Board Height Adjustable, 2 Positions (4 Inch Difference)Board Dimensions 42″

WHIRLPOOL ImPress IRONING STATION WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTYFROM DATE OFPURCHASE.

LENGTH OFWARRANTY:

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so thisexclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives specific legal rights and you may also have otherrights which vary from state to state or province to province.

Outside the United States and Canada, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact yourauthorized Whirlpool dealer.

If you need service, help can be found by checking the “Assistance Or Service” section of the Use and Care Guide,or by calling the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in theU.S.A.

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR:

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of the unit.

2. Replace house fuses or correct housewiring.

3. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.

B. Repairs when the unit is used in other thannormal, single-family household use.

C. Pickup and delivery. The unit is designed tobe repaired in the home.

D. Damage to the unit caused by accident, al-teration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts ofGod, or use of products not approved byWhirlpool.

E. Repairs to parts or systems resulting fromunauthorized modifications made to theunit.

WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR:

FSP® replacement parts andrepair labor costs to correctdefects in materials or work-manship. Service must beprovided by a Whirlpool-designated service company.

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1. Determine desired ironing board heightabove the floor (see the Mounting HeightChart below). NOTE: The ironing stationenclosure will extend approximately 11″into the room.

NOTE: The user can adjust height of boardafter the installation with a 4″ differential be-tween a maximum and minimum height. Fig-ures under the left column are for the normaldefault position.

2. Locate the wall stud that will be used formounting the ironing station. The studshould be located as close to the center ofthe cabinet as possible.

3. Using a 3/16″ drill bit, predrill holes in theupper and lower cabinet cross braceswhere the lag screws will be located.

4. If installed, allow at least 16″ to the side ofthe cabinet for the door swing.

5. Using a 3/16″ drill bit, predrill a pilot hole inthe wall stud where the cabinet will beattached to the wall.

6. Attach the cabinet to the wall by insertingthe lag screws, (included with the ironingstation), through the predrilled holes in thecabinet cross frames, or braces, and screwthem into the predrilled pilot holes in thewall stud.

ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS

All electrical work must be done in accordancewith all applicable electrical codes.

WARNING: Turn off the power at the serviceentrance before wiring this unit.

Pigtails are provided behind the control panel.Use the strain relief provided.

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INSTALLATION INFORMATIONSURFACE MOUNTING

Desired Board Height Mount Cabinet Above Floor (Inches) (Inches)

38 3037 2936 2835 273 4 2633 2532 2 431 2330 2229 2128 20

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Access Hole

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PRODUCT OPERATIONADJUSTING THE BOARD HEIGHT

1. Pull the top of the board forward severalinches.

2. To raise the board:

a) Grasp the top of the board frame, pullthe board forward an inch or so, andlift the frame slightly to unlock the posi-tioning rod.

b) Push the positioning rod in and slide itto the back of the slots in the side brack-ets.

c) Lift the positioning rod to the upper slotposition, then pull the rod forward asfar as the slot allows.

3. Rotate the front of the board down to itsironing position.

ADJUSTING THE SWIVEL TENSION

The ironing board can be rotated 360° bymoving the front to the left or right. The tensionknob under the board may have to be loosenedto obtain a comfortable swivel tension. Toadjust the tension, turn the knob clockwise(tighten), or counterclockwise (loosen).

UpperPosition

THE WORK LIGHT

A work light is activated when the ironingboard is placed in a horizontal position andthe timer is turned on.

Tension Knob

LowerPosition

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Positioning Rod

Board Frame

Lift Frame

Pull Board Out 1 to 2″

WorkLight

USING THE IRON

1. Lower the board to the ironing position.

2. Plug the iron cord into the grounded re-ceptacle.

3. Rotate the timer knob clockwise to turn thepower to the iron on, and set the timer foran approximate work time (5 to 50 min-utes).

4. When ironing is completed, turn the timerknob to the “0” position.

5. Place the iron in the hot iron storagecompartment in its upright position withthe bottom facing the metal heat shield.

STORING THE IRONING BOARD

1. If you swiveled the ironing board, returnit to the straight position.

2. Lift the front of the ironing board and returnit to the upright position.

NOTE: When moving the ironing board to theupright position, the board will depress theelectrical circuit cutoff switch. At that time, theindicator light and work light will go out, andpower to the AC receptacle will be shut off.

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Timer

Ironing Board

Cutoff Switch

AC Receptacle

COMPONENT ACCESSREMOVING THE LIGHT SOCKET, INDICATOR LIGHT,

TIMER, AC RECEPTACLE, & CUTOFF SWITCH

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels beforeoperating.

Failure to do so can result in death orelectrical shock.

WARNING

NOTE: Sharp edges may be present.

1. Disconnect the power to the ironing sta-tion.

NOTE: The location of the components that areserviced in this section are shown below:

Indicator Light

Timer

AC Receptacle

Cutoff Switch

2. Lift and remove the iron storage wedgefrom the unit.

Mounting Screw (1 of 3)

Component Cover

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ProtectiveCover

Light Lens &Light Socket

3. Lower the ironing board.

4. Place a towel or something similar on topof the ironing board to protect it.

5. Remove the three mounting screws fromthe component cover and remove thecover from the bracket. Lay the compo-nent cover on the protective ironing boardcover as shown below.

Iron Storage Wedge

Iron Storage Wedge

Component Cover

7. To remove the indicator light:

a) Cut the two indicator wires near thecase, as shown.

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b) Remove the nut from the light socketand remove the socket from the mount-ing hole.

6. To remove the light socket:

a) Remove the two screws from the lightlens and remove the lens, then removethe light bulb from the socket. NOTE:When you reinstall the light lens do notovertighten the two screws.

Light LensScrew Screw

c) Cut the socket wires at the two loca-tions shown below.

d) Remove 1/2″ of insulation from the cutwire ends, and splice the light socketwires to the wiring harness using twotwist-on wire nuts. Trim the wirelengths, as necessary.

e) Wrap electrical tape around the wiresto hold them together.

Cut Here

Cut Here

Light Socket

LightSocketNut

Twist-OnWire Nut

ElectricalTape

Cut 2 Indicator Wires Here

Locking Arm

Timer Knob Timer Screws

d) Cut the timer motor wire going to thecrimp-on connector at the indicated lo-cation shown above.

e) Splice the timer motor wire to the wir-ing harness using a twist-on wire nut(see steps 6d and 6e on the previouspage for the procedure).

Indicator Light

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b) Press in on the locking arms, and pushthe indicator light out of the componentcover.

c) Splice the indicator light wires to thewiring harness using two twist-on wirenuts (see steps 6d and 6e on the pre-vious page for the procedure).

8. To remove the timer:

a) Pull the knob off the timer shaft.

b) Remove the two screws and removethe timer from the component cover.

c) Disconnect the three wires from thetimer terminals. The wires are con-nected as follows:

Terminal 1 = cutoff switch wireTerminal 2 = timer motor wireTerminal 3 = AC (Black) wire

Timer

Cut Motor Wire Here

Terminals 1 2 3

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Connect green ground wire to groundscrew.

Failure to do so can result in death orelectrical shock.

WARNING

10. To remove the cutoff switch:

a) Remove the two wire connectors fromthe switch terminals.

b) Push in on the two locking arms andpush the switch out of the cutout.

IMPORTANT REASSEMBLY NOTE: Be sureto reconnect the green ground wire from theAC receptacle to the component cover bracket.

LockingArm

Cutoff Switch

9. To remove the AC receptacle:

a) Cut the black and white receptaclewires at the indicated locations shownbelow.

b) Press in on the locking spring, and pushthe receptacle out of the componentcover.

c) Remove the screw from the eyelet atthe end of the green ground wire andremove the wire from the componentcover bracket.

AC Receptacle

Locking Spring

Cut ReceptacleWires Here

d) Splice the AC receptacle wires to thewiring harness using two twist-on wirenuts (see steps 6d and 6e on page 4-2for the procedure).

Green Ground Wire

2 Wire Connectors

Before testing any of the components, performthe following checks:

• The most common cause for control failure iscorrosion on connectors. Therefore, discon-necting and reconnecting wires will be nec-essary throughout test procedures.

• All tests/checks should be made with a VOMor DVM having a sensitivity of 20,000 ohms-per-volt DC, or greater.

COMPONENT TESTING• Check all connections before replacing com-

ponents, looking for broken or loose wires,failed terminals, or wires not pressed intoconnectors far enough.

• Resistance checks must be made with powercord unplugged from outlet, and with wiringharness or connectors disconnected.

Refer to page 4-1 for the procedure for servic-ing the timer.

1. Disconnect the power to the ironing sta-tion.

2. Disconnect the timer motor connector fromterminal 2 of the timer.

TIMER

MotorWires

Terminals

3. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1K scale.

4. Touch one ohmmeter lead to the timermotor wire terminal, and the other lead toone of the white AC wires. The metershould indicate between 2000 and 2400 Ω.

5. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.

6. Set the timer to 0 (off).

7. Touch the ohmmeter leads to timer termi-nals 1 and 3. The meter should indicate anopen (infinite) circuit.

8. Turn the timer knob to the 1 position.

9. Touch the ohmmeter leads to timer termi-nals 1 and 3. The meter should indicate aclosed (0 Ω) circuit.

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WARNINGElectrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

CUTOFF SWITCH (N.C.)

WARNINGElectrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1. Disconnect the power to the ironing sta-tion.

2. Disconnect one of the wires from the cutoffswitch terminals.

3. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.

4. Touch the ohmmeter leads to the N.C.(normally-closed) and COM (common) ter-minals. The meter should indicate a closed(0 Ω) circuit.

5. With the meter connected to the switchterminals, press in on the switch button.The meter should indicate an open (infi-nite) circuit.

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Refer to page 4-1 for the procedure for servic-ing the cutoff switch.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Timer

Cutoff Switch

(Activated By

Board When In

Upright Position)

Grounded

Outlet

Light

Indicator Light

N GNDL1

W

W BK

BKGR

M

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAND

WARRANTY INFORMATION SOURCES

IN THE UNITED STATES:

FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CALL:

FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER’S HOME CALL:

THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE: 1-800-253-2870

HAVE YOUR STORE NUMBER READY TO IDENTIFY YOU AS ANAUTHORIZED SERVICER

FOR LITERATURE ORDERS:

PHONE: 1-800-851-4605

IN CANADA:

FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CALL:

1-800-461-5681

FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER’S HOME CALL:

THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE: 1-800-488-4791

HAVE YOUR STORE NUMBER READY TO IDENTIFY YOU AS ANAUTHORIZED SERVICER

FOR WHIRLPOOL PRODUCTS: 1-800-253-1301FOR KITCHENAID PRODUCTS: 1-800-422-1230FOR ROPER PRODUCTS: 1-800-447-6737

CORPORATION