Whirlpool SF387LEG, SF385PEG When SELF-CLEANING Your Oven, Cooking Results, Display Messages

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WHEN SELF-CLEANING YOUR OVEN

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

The Self-Cleaning cycle

You did not press START/ENTER.

 

will not work

The door is not closed all the way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COOKING RESULTS

PROBLEMSOLUTION

Cookware not level on cooktop

(Check to see if liquids are level in cookware)

Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.)

Use cookware with a flat bottom.

Excessive heat on cooktop

Choose cookware the same size or slightly larger than the burner flame.

in areas around cookware

 

 

 

The oven temperature

Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature

seems too low or too high

control” section.)

 

 

Slow baking or roasting

Increase baking or roasting time.

 

Increase temperature 25°F.

 

Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in when

 

preheating is recommended.

 

Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides.

 

Open oven door to check food when timer signals shortest time suggested

 

in recipe.

 

Oven peeking can make cooking times longer.

Baked items too brown on bottom

Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in oven.

Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides.

Position rack higher in oven.

Decrease oven temperature 15°to 25°F.

Unevenly baked items

Level the range.

 

Bake in center of oven with 2 inches of space around each pan.

 

Check to make sure batter is level in pan.

Crust edge browns

Shield edge with foil.

before pie is done

 

DISPLAY MESSAGES

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

The display is showing

There has been a power failure. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display,

 

“PF”

 

then reset the clock, if needed. (See page 11)

 

 

 

 

“F” followed by a

Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. If an “F” code appears again,

 

number shows on the

 

call for service. (See “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 31.)

 

display

 

 

 

If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 31. 30

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Contents Cubic Foot Oven 8053426AWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Range Safety ANTI-TIP BracketOn next Important Safety Instructions For self-cleaning rangesControl Panel Parts and FeaturesSetting Storage drawerUsing Your Range Using the Surface BurnersHome canning information Big differenceTo protect your range Positioning racks and pans Rack placement for specific foodsWhen YOU have Place Food Rack PositionUsing Aluminum Foil for Baking To catch spilloversUsing the control lock Electronic Oven ControlDisplay/clock Example for Setting the ClockUsing the Electronic Minute Timer Example for 10 minutesDisplay counts down STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionTo cancel the minute timer Time of dayFront BAKING/ROASTINGRoasting meats and poultry RearExample for set temperature of 350F Saving energyTo Cook Degrees Adjust byThis Number FahrenheitBroiling Front This section RearBroiling guidelines Example shows broil at 325FExample shows broil at 400F Approximate Time Rack Minutes Meat Position SideRemoving the storage drawer Oven VentStorage Drawer Replacing the storage drawerBefore you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you Before YOU StartTips Setting the Controls Cleaning timeExample shows 4 1⁄ 2-hour HOW the Cycle Works Time In HoursCleaning Chart Caring for Your RangeOven cavity Surface burnersOven door glass Oven racksSealed Surface Burners and Cooktop Is blue in color. IfTo clean the burners Removing the Oven DoorTo remove To replaceDoor is removed from the range Oven Light To replace the oven lightRange does not Work TroubleshootingProblem Cause OVEN/BROILER BurnerWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Cooking ResultsDisplay Messages Requesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIndex TopicFrom Date of Purchase WarrantyService company Whirlpool Corporation will not PAY for