Whirlpool SF318PEW manual Problem

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PROBLEM

Burner flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off

Burner makes popping noise when on

Control knob(s) will not turn

Cooking results are not what you expected

The display is showing “88:88”

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Air/gas mixture is incorrect.

Burner is wet from washing.

You are not pushing in before turning.

The range is not level.

The oven temperature seems too low or too high.

The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for.

The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.

The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe.

There is not proper air circu- lation around pan when baking.

Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used.

When broiling, you have not completely closed the broiler drawer.

There has been a power failure.

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SOLUTION

Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check air/gas mixture.

Let dry.

Push control knob(s) in before turning to a setting.

Level range. (See Installation

Instructions.)

Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 13.)

Preheat oven if called for in recipe.

Use only tested recipes from a reliable source.

Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom- mended pan type and size.

Allow 1M to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the pans for air circulation. There must be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).

Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil.

Completely close broiler drawer.

Reset the clock. (See page 10.)

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UseAndCare Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance Your safety is important to usRead and Save These Instructions Important Safety InstructionsWhen using the cooktop Read and Save These Instructions Control panel Parts and FeaturesBurner heat settings Using the surface burnersRange ThisCookware tips Case of a prolonged power failurePans Positioning racksHome canning information For best air circulation Setting the clockTo check the time of day when using the Minute Timer Using the Minute TimerTo return to the Minute Timer display Akinghastirng Broiling Adjusting the oven temperatureControl Energy saving tips Anti-tip bracket Oven VentTo verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged Surface burner grates Caring for Your RangeSurface burners and co Cleaning the contoured well areasCleaning the surface burners To remove Removing the oven doorTo replace Removing the broiler carriageHOW to Clean Cleaning chartPart What To replace the oven light Oven lightBefore calling for assistance If You Need Assistance or ServiceProblem If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need serviceIf you need assistance If you need FSP@ replace- ment partsPage WHIRLPOOL@ Gas Range Warranty