Whirlpool SF317PCA Range User Manual


 
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Burner flames
Burner ports are clogged.
Clean with a straight pin (see page
are uneven
20). If this fails, call an authorized
Whirlpool@ service technician for
service.
Burner flames
Air/gas mixture is incorrect.
Contact an authorized Whirlpool
lift off ports,
service technician to check air/gas
are yellow, or
mixture.
are noisy
when turned
Off
Burner makes
Burner is wet from washing.
Let dry.
popping noise
when on
Control
You are not pushing in
Push control knob(s) in before
knob(s) will
before turning.
turning to a setting.
not turn
Cooking
The range is not level.
Level range. (See Installation
results are not
Instructions.)
what you
expected
The oven temperature seems
Adjust the oven temperature control.
too low or too high.
(See “Adjusting the oven tempera-
ture control” on page 14.)
The oven was not preheated
Preheat oven if called for in recipe.
as the recipe calls for.
The recipe has never been
Use only tested recipes from a
tested or is not from a
reliable source.
reliable source.
The pans are not the type or
Refer to a reliable cookbook for
size recommended in the
recommended pan type and size.
recipe.
There is not proper air
Allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all
circulation around pan when
sides of the pans for air circulation.
baking.
There must be a minimum space of
1 inch (2.5 cm).
Flame size does not fit the Adjust flame size to fit cooking
cooking utensil being used.
utensil.
When broiling, you have not
Completely close broiler drawer.
completely closed the broiler
drawer.
The display
There has been a power
Reset the clock. (See page 11.)
is showing
outage.
“88:88”
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