PROBLEM
1 Burner
flames are
1 uneven
1 Burner
I flames lift off
1 ports, are
i yellow, or
/ are noisy
j when turned
j off
: Burner makes
i popping noise
1 when on
I
/ Control
1 knob(s) will
j not turn
I Cooking
results are
not what you
expected
L
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Burner ports are clogged.
Air/gas mixture is incorrect.
Burner is wet from washing.
You are not pushing in before
turning.
The range is not level.
The oven temperature seems
too low or too high.
The oven was not preheated as
the recipe calls for.
The recipe has never been
tested or is not from a reliable
source.
The pans are not the type or
size recommended in the
recipe.
There is not proper air circula-
tion around pan when baking.
Flame size does not fit the
cooking utensil being used.
When broiling, you have not
completely closed the broiler
drawer.
SOLUTION
Clean with a straight pin (see pages
19 and 23). If this fails, call an
authorized Whirlpool@ service
technician for service.
Contact an authorized Whirlpool
service technician to check air/gas
mixture.
Let dry.
Push control knob(s) in before
turning to a setting.
Level range. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Adjust the oven temperature control.
(See “Adjusting the oven temperature
control” on page 13.)
Preheat oven if called for in recipe.
Use only tested recipes from a
reliable source.
Refer to a reliable cookbook for
recommended pan type and size.
Allow 1 M to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all
sides of the pans for air circulation.
There must be a minimum space of
1 inch (2.5 cm).
Adjust flame size to fit cooking
utensil.
Completely close broiler drawer.
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