Whirlpool W10032120 Range User Manual


 
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Surface burners will not operate
Is this the first time the surface burners have been used?
Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air
from the gas lines.
Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
Are the burner ports clogged?
On sealed burner models, see Sealed Surface Burners
section.
On open burner models, see Surface Burners section.
Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy
Are the burner ports clogged?
On sealed burner models, see Sealed Surface Burners
section.
On open burner models, see Surface Burners section.
On models with caps, are the burner caps positioned
properly?
See Sealed Surface Burners section.
Is the air/gas mixture correct?
Contact a designated service technician to check the air/gas
mixture, or see the Installation Instructions.
Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly.
Contact a trained repair specialist.
Surface burner makes popping noises
Is the burner wet?
Let it dry.
Cookware not level on cooktop
Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Is the proper cookware being used?
Use cookware with a flat bottom. See Cookware 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 ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Are the right side surface burners rotated toward each
other?
See Burner Rotation section.
Oven will not operate
Is the power outlet properly wired and polarized?
Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.
Is this the first time the oven has been used?
Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air
from the gas lines.
Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See Electronic Oven Control section.
On some models, is the Oven Lockout set?
See Oven Lockout section.
Is the main or regulator gas shutoff in the off position?
Contact a designated service technician or see the
Installation Instructions.
Oven makes muffled ticking noise when in use
This is normal and occurs when the oven burner cycles on
and off to hold the set oven temperature.
Oven burner flames are uneven, yellow, or noisy
Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact
a trained repair specialist.
Is the air/gas mixture correct?
Contact a designated service technician to check the air/gas
mixture or see the Installation Instructions.
Oven temperature too high or too low
Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See Oven Temperature Control section.
Display shows messages
Is the display showing a flashing time?
There has been a power failure. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear
the display. Reset the clock, if needed. See Clock section.
Is the display showing F followed by a number?
Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. If an F code
appears again, contact a trained repair specialist.
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.
Baking results not what expected
Was the oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
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?
Make sure batter is level in the pan.
Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Decrease oven temperature 10°F to 30°F (5°C to 15°C).
Are crust edges browning early?
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or
reduce baking temperature.