Whirlpool RF377PXG, RF378PXG Troubleshooting, Range does not Work, When SELF-CLEANING Your Oven

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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 42.

RANGE DOES NOT WORK

PROBLEM	CAUSE

Nothing works	•The range is not plugged into a properly grounded live outlet with the proper
	voltage. (See 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.

The oven does not work	•You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to setting the
	electronic oven control section. (See pages 17-19.)
The surface cooking	•You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
areas will not work	•The coil elements are not plugged in all the way (Model RF377PXG).

	(See “Replacing” on pages 35-36.)
	•You have not set the control knobs correctly. Push the control knobs in
	before turning them to a setting.

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.

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Contents Cubic Foot Oven 8053400800 253 Range Safety On nextImportant Safety Instructions For self-cleaning ranges For units with ventilating hoodControl Panel Parts and FeaturesRemovable storage drawer p Model RF378PXG Oven vent p Cleantop ceramic glass cooktop Surface heating Indicator lightArea you are setting Left front Left rear Right rear Right front Control knobUsing Your Range Using the Surface Cooking AreasUsing the control knobs Setting Recommended USEHome canning information Optional canning kitTo protect your range Surface PanCookware tips Cookware with a non-stick finish has heatingHot surface indicator lights Using the ceramic glass cooktopRack placement for specific foods Where to place pansWhen YOU have Place Positioning racks and pansUsing Aluminum Foil Bakeware ChoicesElectronic Oven Control Indicator lights Using the control lockDisplay/clock Setting the Clock Using the Electronic Minute TimerPress Clock Example forSTARTING/CANCELING a Function To clear the display, turn off the minute timerDisplay counts down Time of dayBAKING/ROASTING Rear of rackExample for set temperature of 325F Roasting meats and poultryFactory setting On next Saving energyAdjust by This NumberTo Cook Degrees FahrenheitBroiling Front of rack Rear of rackPress Custom Broil Broil indicator light will light upStart the oven Approximate Time Broiling guidelinesRack Minutes Meat Position Side Example shows bake at 375F Press Cook Time Cook time indicator light will light upExample shows 10-minute baking/roasting time Choose the bake setting To delay start and stop automaticallyDisplay counts down cook time Start time/delay indicator light will light up Example shows 2 o’clock start timeWhen the start time is reached Oven VentCeramic glass cooktop model Coil element modelANTI-TIP Bracket Storage DrawerRemoving the storage drawer Replacing the storage drawerBefore YOU Start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youTips Cleaning time Setting the ControlsExample shows 41⁄2-hour To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time HOW the Cycle WorksCleaning Chart Caring for Your RangeCleaning Chart Cleaning the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Model RF378PXG Removing ReplacingCoil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF377PXG LIFT-UP Cooktop Model RF377PXG To remove Removing the Oven DoorTo replace Oven Light To replace the oven lightTroubleshooting When SELF-CLEANING Your OvenProblem Cause Range does not WorkProblem Solution Cooking ResultsRequesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIndex TopicLength of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyFull FIVE-YEAR Whirlpool will not PAY for