Whirlpool RF361PXK 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.
On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?
See “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls” 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.
Oven temperature too high or too low
Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.
Oven indicator lights flash
Do the OVEN ON and/or OVEN HEATING indicator lights
flash?
See “Assistance or Service” section.
On some models, do the OVEN HEATING and DOOR
LOCKED/CLEANING indicator lights flash?
The door lock has failed. See “Assistance or Service”
sections.
Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate
Is the oven door open?
Close the oven door all the way.
Has the function been entered or have the controls been
properly set?
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
Oven will not operate
On some models, is the electronic clock/timer set
correctly?
See “Electronic Clock/Timer” section.
On some models, has the oven selector been set to a
BAKE or BROIL function?
See “Baking and Roasting” or “Broiling” sections.
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.
On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?
See “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls” section.
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 “Baking and Roasting” section.
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 and/or
reduce baking temperature.