Whirlpool RE960PXY Microwave Oven User Manual


 
PROBLEM
Self-Cleaning
cycle will not
operate
(lower oven)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The Oven Selector is not set to Set the Oven Selector to CLEAN.
CLEAN.
The range clock does not show the Reset clock to show the correct time of
correct time of day.
day. (See page 11.)
The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN
Move Lock Lever all the way to the right.
position-all the way to the right.
The Start Time Dial does not show Reset the Start Time Knob to show the
the correct time of day or the knob correct time of day. Pull knob out all the
is not all the way out.
way.
The Stop Time Dial is not set ahead See Step 3 in “Setting the controls” on
to the time you want the cleaning page 20 for proper setting instructions.
cycle to stop.
Soil is visible
You broil often.
The special finish is designed to
on continuous-
gradually reduce oven soil during
cleaning oven
finish
normal baking or roasting. It is not
designed to keep your oven spotless,
(upper oven)
only presentably clean. If you broil often,
you may see oven soil. Follow hand-
cleaning tips on page 25.
Soil is on door.
The door is cooler than the oven walls.
Soil will be more visible on the door than
other areas in the oven. See hand-
cleaning tips on page 25.
Soil is caused by sugar and starchy
Sugar and starchy spills may leave
spills.
stains. See page 25 for hand-cleaning
tips.
Cooking
The range is not level.
Level range. (See Installation Instruc-
results are not
tions.)
what you
The oven temperature seems too
expected
Adjust the oven temperature control. (See
low or too high.
“Adjusting the oven temperature control”
on page 13.)
The oven was not preheated as the
Preheat oven if called for in recipe.
recipe calls for.
The recipe has never been tested
Use only tested recipes from a reliable
or is not from a reliable source.
source.
The pans are not the type or size
Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom-
recommended in the recipe.
mended pan type and size.
There is not proper air circulation
Allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides
around pan when baking.
of the pans for air circulation.
The cooking utensils are not the
Use cooking utensils with smooth, flat
proper shape or do not fit the
bottoms that fit the surface units being
surface units being used.
used.
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