Whirlpool SF395LEE Troubleshooting, Range does not Work, OVEN/BROILER Burner, Surface Burners

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 39.

RANGE DOES NOT WORK

	PROBLEM	CAUSE

	Nothing works	•The range is not properly connected to the gas supply. Contact an autho-
		rized service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply. (See the
		Installation Instructions.)
		•You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
		•The control knob is not set correctly. Push in the control knobs before
		turning them.

OVEN/BROILER BURNER

		PROBLEM		CAUSE

		The oven does not work		•You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to the proper
				instructions.
				•You have set a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or
				cancel and reset the control.
				•The main or regulator gas shutoff valve is in the off position. (See the
				Installation Instructions.)

		The burner fails to light		•The ignitor is broken. Contact an authorized service technician to replace it.
				•You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
		The burner flames lift		•The air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized service technician to
		away from the ports, are		check the air/gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions.
		yellow, or are noisy

SURFACE BURNERS

	PROBLEM	CAUSE

	The burner fails to light	•You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
		•The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See page 34.)

	The burner flames are	•The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See page 34.)
	uneven

	The burner flames lift off	•The burner needs cleaning. (See pages 33 and 34.)
	the ports, are yellow, or	•The air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized service technician to
	are noisy when turned off
	are noisy when turned off	check the air/gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions.


	The burner makes a	•The burner is wet from washing. Let it dry.
	popping noise when on

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Contents Part no Rev. B Cubic Foot OvenLook for these tips Thank you for buying a Whirlpool applianceOn next Range SafetyImportant Safety Instructions For units with ventilating hood For self-cleaning rangesStorage drawer Parts and FeaturesUsing the Surface Burners Using Your RangeUsing the control knobs Burner heat settingsHome canning information Using the right cookware makes a big differenceTo protect your range Positioning Racks and Pans Rack placement for specific foodsGeneral guidelines Food Rack PositionWhen YOU have Place Where to place pansFor Best AIR Circulation Mealtimer Using the control lockElectronic Oven Control Display/clockExample for Setting the ClockExample for 10 minutes To cancel the minute timer STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionPress the timer off pad Display counts downTones To choose between high and low volume tonesBAKING/ROASTING Roasting meats and poultry Example for set temperature of 350FSave energy and save money Adjust by To display temperatures in C instead of FThis Number DegreesFront Rear BroilingExample shows broil at 325F Broiling TipsApproximate Time Broiling guideRack Minutes Meat Position Side Example shows bake at 375F Press the cook time pad Using the Electronic Mealtimertm ControlDisplay counts down cook time Example shows 30-minute baking/roasting timeExample shows bake at 375F To delay start and stop automaticallyExample shows 30-minute Baking/roasting timeExample shows 200 start time ANTI-TIP Bracket Oven VentRemoving the storage drawer Storage DrawerReplacing the storage drawer Lower slide rail inside drawer Opening Upper drawer guidesBefore YOU Start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youExample shows 41⁄2-hour cleaning time Setting the ControlsExample for 230 start time Example for 41⁄2-hour cycleHOW the Cycle Works Self-cleaning tipsPart HOW to Clean Cleaning ChartCaring for Your Range Cleaning the contoured well areas Cleaning the cooktopPorcelain Cleaning the surface burnersContoured well area For the proper flow of gas and ignition Removing the Oven Door To clean the burnersInsert door Oven door Range Hinge hangerTo replace To removeFrom the range To replace the oven light Oven LightProblem Cause TroubleshootingRange does not Work OVEN/BROILER BurnerCooking Results When SELF-CLEANING Your OvenDisplay Messages Our consultants provide assistance with Requesting Assistance or ServicePage Page Page Topic IndexWarranty Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARService company From Date of Purchase