Whirlpool WFG540H0AB manual Oven burner flames are yellow, Or noisy, Oven temperature too high or

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	SOLUTIONS
Oven burner flames are yellow	Range converted improperly	If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or
or noisy		see cover for contact information.
Oven temperature too high or	Oven temperature needs	See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven
too low	adjustment.	Controls” section.
Convection fan not working	The convection cycle is in the first	This is normal. The convection fan will start running
	5 minutes of operation.	approximately 5 minutes into the cycle.
	Oven door is open.	If the oven door is opened during convention cooking, the fan
		will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven
		door is closed.
Display shows messages	Power failure (display shows	Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed.
	flashing time)	See “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.
	Error code (display shows letter	Depending on your model, press CANCEL to clear the display.
	followed by number)	See “Control Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
		If it reappears, call for service. See cover for contact
		information.

Start needs to be pressed so a cycle can begin (display shows “PUSH” or “PSH”).

See the “Start” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.

Range is in Sabbath Mode (display Press CANCEL to exit Sabbath Mode. shows “SAb”).

Clean cycle did not work on all spills

Several cooking cycles between Clean cycles or spills on oven walls and doors

Run additional Clean cycles. Use the AquaLift™ Technology Cleaning Kit. affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner or affresh™ Cooktop Cleaner can be used for stubborn soils. See the “Accessories” and “Clean Cycle” sections for more information.

Mineral deposits are left on the oven bottom after the Clean cycle

Tap water was used in the Clean cycle.

Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle.

To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar residue.

	Range is not level.	Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom
		during the Clean cycle. Level the range. See the Installation
		Instructions.
		To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a
		cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar
		residue.
Oven cooking results not what Range is not level.		Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
expected
	The temperature set was incorrect.	Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
	Oven temperature needs	See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven
	adjustment.	Controls” section.
	Oven was not preheated.	See “Baking and Roasting” section.
	Racks were positioned improperly.	See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
	Not enough air circulation around	See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
	bakeware
	Darker browning of food caused by	Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher
	dull or dark bakeware	position in the oven.
	Lighter browning of food caused	Move rack to a lower position in the oven.
	by shiny or light colored bakeware
	Batter distributed unevenly in pan	Check that batter is level in the pan.
	Incorrect length of cooking time	Adjust cooking time.
	was used.
	Oven door was not closed.	Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
	Oven door was opened during	Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
	cooking.	cooking times.
	Rack is too close to bake burner,	Move rack to higher position in the oven.
	making baked items too brown on
	bottom.
	Pie crusts browning too quickly	Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce
		baking temperature.

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