Whirlpool SE960PEP Range User Manual


 
If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can fix yourself
without tools of any kind.
It nothlng operates:
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Is the range properly connected
to gas and electrical supplies?
(See “Installation Instructions:‘)
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Have you checked the main fuse or
circuit breaker box?
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Is the flow of combustion and/or
ventilation air to the range
blocked? Do not block the air
flow to and around the range.
If the oven will not operate:
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Is the Oven Selector turned to a
setting (BAKE or BROIL, but not TIMED
BAKE]?
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Is the Oven Temperature Control
turned to a temperature setting?
If burner fails to light:
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Is the range connected to elec-
trical power?
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Have you checked the main fuse or
circuit breaker box?
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Are burner ports clogged?
(See page 22 .]
If burner flames are uneven:
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Are burner ports clogged?
(See page 22 .)
If burner tlames litt off ports, are
yellow, or are noisy when turned off:
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The air/gas mixture may be incor-
rect. (Call for service.)
If burner makes a popping noise
when ON:
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Is the burner wet from washing?
Let dry.
If control knob(s) will not turn:
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Did you push in before trying to
turn?
If soil is visible on Continuous-
Cleaning oven finish:
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The special finish is designed to
gradually reduce oven soil during
normal baking or roasting. It is not
designed to keep your oven spot-
less, only presentably clean.
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The door is cooler than the oven
walls. Soil will be more visible on the
door than other areas in the oven.
See page 17 for how to clean.
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Sugar and starchy spills may leave
stains. See page 17 for hand clean-
ing tips,
If the Self-Cleaning Cycle will not
operate:
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Is the Oven Selector set on CLEAN
and the Oven Temperature Control
set on OFF?
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Does the Start Time Dial show the
correct time of day?
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Is the Stop Time Dial set ahead
to the time you want the cleaning
cycle to stop?
. Is the Lock Lever all the way to the
right?
If cooking results aren’t what you
expected:
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Is the range level?
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Are you using pans recommended
in the Cooking Guide?
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Does the flame size fit the cooking
utensil being used? (See the Cook-
lng Guide.]
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If baking, have you allowed W2 to 2
inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the
pans for air circulation?
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Have you preheated the oven
before cooking?
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