KitchenAid W10162185A Range User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Surface burners will not operate
Is this the first time the surface burners have been used?
Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air
from the gas lines.
Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
Are the burner ports clogged?
See Sealed Surface Burners section.
Are the burner caps positioned properly?
See Sealed Surface Burners section.
Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy
Are the burner ports clogged?
See Sealed Surface Burners section.
Are the burner caps positioned properly?
See Sealed Surface Burners section.
Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly.
Contact a trained repair specialist.
Surface burner makes popping noises
Is the burner wet?
Let it dry.
Burner igniter sparks but burners do not light
Is there continuous sparking, but the burner does not
light?
Be sure gas supply to range is turned on. If the problem
continues, discontinue use of the surface burners and
contact a service technician.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
Is the proper cookware being used?
See Cookware section.
Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See Cooktop Controls section.
Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
Oven will not operate
Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See Electronic Oven Control section.
Steam is not visible
This is normal. Many steam-assisted cycles do not have
visual steam.
Cooling fan runs during baking, broiling or cleaning
It is normal for the fan to automatically run while the oven is in
use to cool the electronic control, and may run for up to
45 minutes after oven has been turned off.
Convection fan not operating
The convection fan cycles on and off during the Desserts
cycle.
If the oven door is opened, the fan turns off.
Display shows messages
Is the display showing PF,?
There has been a power failure. Clear the display. See
Display section. Reset the clock if needed. See Clock
section.
Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Call for service.