Whirlpool 9782474A 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 grounded
3-prong outlet.
Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit
breaker been tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
Cooktop will not operate
Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before
turning to a setting.
On ceramic glass models, is the Cooktop Lockout set?
See Cooktop Lockout section.
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 in. (2.5 cm)
outside the cooking area.
Hot Surface indicator light stays on
Does the Hot Surface indicator light stay on after control
knob(s) have been turned off?
See Cooktop Controls
section.
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.
Has a delay start been set?
See Timed Cooking section.
On some models, is the Control Lock set?
See Control
Lock section.
Oven temperature too high or too low
Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See Oven Temperature Control section.
On slide-in models, does the cooling fan run during Bake,
Broil or Clean?
It is normal for the fan to automatically run
when the oven is in use. This helps cool the electronic
control.
Oven indicator lights flash (on some models)
Do the oven indicator lights flash?
See the Oven Indicator
Lights section. If the indicator light(s) keeps flashing call for
service. See front cover.
Display shows messages
Is the display showing PF?
There has been a power
failure. Clear the display. See Display(s) section. On some
models, reset the clock, if needed. See Clock section.
Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Depending on your model, press OFF/CANCEL, OFF or
CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. See Display(s) section. If
it reappears, call for service. See front cover.
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 or Delay
Start section, depending on your model.
Oven cooking results not what expected
Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the
Installation Instructions.
Is the proper temperature set?
Double-check the recipe in
a reliable cookbook.
Is the proper oven temperature calibration set?
See Oven
Temperature Control section.
Was the oven preheated?
See Bake, Convection Bake,
Auto Convection Baking, or Convection Roast sections.
Is the proper bakeware being used?
See Bakeware
section.
Are the racks positioned properly?
See Positioning Racks
and Bakeware section.
Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See
Positioning Racks and Bakeware section.
Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?
Check to make
sure batter is level in the pan.
Is the proper length of time being used?
Adjust cooking
time.
Has the oven door been opened while cooking?
Oven
peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking
times.
Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Move rack to
higher position in the oven.
Are pie crust edges browning early?
Use aluminum foil to
cover the edge of the crust.