Whirlpool 9757455A 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
Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a properly grounded 3 prong outlet.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
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?
On sealed burner models, see Sealed Surface Burners
section.
Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy
Are the burner ports clogged?
On sealed burner models, see Sealed Surface Burners
section.
On models with caps, 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 sparks but does not light
Is there continuous sparking, but the burner does not
light?
Discontinue use of the surface burner 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" (2.5 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 this the first time the oven has been used?
Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air
from the gas lines.
Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See Electronic Oven Control section.
On some models, is the Control Lock set?
See Control Lock section.
Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy
Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact
a trained repair specialist.
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.
Oven temperature too high or too low
Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See Oven Temperature Control section.
Display shows messages
Is the display showing PF, PF id=27 or PF id=30?
There has been a power failure. Clear the display. See
Display section. On some models, reset the clock if
needed. See Clock section.
Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Clear the display. See Display section. If it reappears, call
for service. See Service or Assistance section.
Self-Cleaning Cycle will not operate
Is the oven door open?
Close the oven door all the way.
Has the function been entered?
See Self-Cleaning Cycle section.
On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been
set?
See Self-Cleaning Cycle section.
Has a delay start been set?
See Timed Cooking section.