Whirlpool SES374H warranty Cooking Results, Display Messages

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TROUBLESHOOTING

COOKING RESULTS

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Cookware not level

• Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.)

on cooktop

• Insert coil correctly.

(Check to see if liquids

• Use cookware with a flat bottom.

are level in cookware)

 

Excessive heat on cooktop

• Choose cookware the same size or slightly larger than the element.

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. (See page 14.)

 

 

 

 

 

“F” followed by a

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

 

number shows on

for service. (See “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 38.)

 

the display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The indicator light(s) is

•The function(s) indicated may not be working. Refer to the section in this Use

 

flashing

and Care Guide discussing the function. If the indicator light(s) keeps flashing,

 

 

call for service. (See “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 38.)

If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 38.

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Contents 8272366 Self-CleaningPlease record your model’s information ANTI-TIP Bracket Range SafetyOn next Important Safety Instructions For units with ventilating hood For self-cleaning rangesControl Panel Parts and FeaturesUsing the Surface Cooking Areas Using Your RangeUsing the control knobs Setting Recommended USECookware tips Home canning informationTo protect your range Surface PanCharacteristics of cookware materials Hot surface indicator light Using the ceramic glass cooktopRack placement for specific foods Using the OvenWhen YOU have Place Positioning racks and pansBakeware Choices Using Aluminum FoilElectronic Oven Control Indicator lights Using the control lockDisplay/clock Using the Electronic Minute Timer Setting the ClockPress Clock Example forTo clear the display, turn off the minute timer STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionDisplay counts down Time of dayRoasting meats and poultry BAKING/ROASTINGRear of rack Example for set temperature of 325F Saving energy Factory settingThis Number Adjust byTo Cook Degrees FahrenheitFront of rack Rear of rack BroilingPress Custom Broil Broil indicator light will light upStart the oven Approximate Time Broiling guidelinesRack Minutes Meat Position Side Cook time indicator light will light up Using the Auto Cooking ControlExample shows bake at 375F Press Cook Time Example shows 10-minute baking/roasting timeChoose the bake setting To delay start and stop automaticallyDisplay counts down cook time Example shows 2 o’clock start time Start time/delay indicator light will light upCeramic glass cooktop model Oven VentOven vent Removing the storage drawer Storage DrawerReplacing the storage drawer Before YOU Start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youTips Cleaning time Setting the ControlsExample shows 41⁄2-hour HOW the Cycle Works To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any timeCaring for Your Range Cleaning ChartCaring for Your Range Cleaning the Ceramic Glass Cooktop To remove Removing the Oven DoorTo replace To replace the oven light Oven LightWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven TroubleshootingProblem Cause Range does not WorkDisplay Messages Cooking ResultsConsultants provide assistance with Requesting Assistance or ServiceTopic IndexFull FIVE-YEAR WarrantyWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for
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