Whirlpool RF356BXD Troubleshooting, If nothing operates, check the following, Problemcause

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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 31.

If nothing operates, check the following:

Is the range plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.)

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Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?

Other possible problems and their causes:

PROBLEMCAUSE

The oven will not l You have not turned the Oven Selector to BAKE or BROIL.

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l You have programmed a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the controls.

l You have not turned the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting.

l You have not set the MEALTIMERTM clock correctly. (See “Using the MEALTIMER clock” on page 18.)

The surface units will not operate

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You have not set the MEALTIMER clocks Stop or Start Time Knobs to the correct time of day. If a delay start or stop is not desired, the Stop and Start Time Knobs must be turned to the correct time of day. Turn knobs till they pop out.

You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.

You have not set the control knobs correctly. Push control knobs in before turning to a setting.

Control	knob(s)	l You are not pushing in before turning.
will not	turn

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Contents UseAndCare Table of Contents Please record your model’s information Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ applianceYour safety is important to us Range SafetyOn next Instructions Control Panel Getting to Know Your RangeUsing the surface units Using Your RangeSurface unit indicator lights Hot surface indicator lightsCookware tips Using the ceramic glass cooktopPositioning racks Rack placement for specific foodsPans Home canning informationFor best air circulation Using aluminum foil for bakingTwo pans Three or four pansUsing the Minute Timer Setting the clockPosition racks Baking/roastingPut food in oven After cooking, turn off ovenAdjusting the oven temperature control Position rack When broiling is done, turn off ovenBroiling Broiling rack position chart To custom broil at a lower temperatureRack Position Type of Food From BOlTOM DonenessEnergy saving tips Broiling tipsUsing the Mealtimertm clock Page Lower panel Oven ventRemoving the lower panel Slightly swlng out and lift panel to remove from top clipsFloor bracket Anti-tip bracketOptional door panel pat Before you start Using the Setf-Cleaning CycleUse 3 hours or more for moderate to heavy soil On next Setting the controlsMove the Lock Lever to Right-the Clean position Do not Force the Lock Lever. Wait until it moves easily How the cycle works Special tipsCaring for Your Range Cleaning the cooktopIf There are What to do Cleaning tipsPart What to USE Cleaning other range partsHOW to Clean Other possible problems and their causes TroubleshootingProblemcause If nothing operates, check the followingSelf-Cleaning cycle Problem CauseWill not operate What you expectedIf you need service Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need FSP@ Replacement parts If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedTopic IndexWarranty Cleantop Freestanding Range WarrantyLength of WARRANti Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR