Whirlpool Comprehensive Guide to Oven Error Codes and Troubleshooting

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The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the off position.

To Replace:

1.Unplug range or disconnect power.

OvenLight

2.Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.

3.Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.

4.Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.

5.Plug in range or reconnect power.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

www.whirlpool.com

Operation

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

Nothing will operate

Power supply cord is unplugged.

Plug into a grounded outlet.

 

 

 

 

Household fuse is blown or a

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem

 

circuit breaker is tripped.

continues, call an electrician.

 

 

 

 

Range is in Sabbath Mode.

See “Sabbath Mode” section.

 

 

 

Cooktop will not operate

The control knob is set

Push in knob before turning to a setting.

 

incorrectly.

 

The range is in Demo Mode.

Demo Mode will deactivate the Warm Zone element. See “Demo Mode” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.

Excessive heat around

Cookware that is not the proper

cookware on cooktop

size

Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.

Cooktop cooking results not

Control knob set to incorrect heat

See “Cooktop Use” section.

what expected

level

 

 

 

 

 

Range is not level.

Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.

 

 

 

Oven will not operate

The electronic oven control was

See “Electronic Oven Controls” section.

 

set incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

Delay Start was set.

See “Cook Time” section.

 

 

 

 

The oven control lockout is set.

See the control lock keypad feature in the “Feature Guide”

 

 

section.

The range is in Demo Mode.

Demo Mode will deactivate all heating elements. See “Demo Mode” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.

Convection fan not working

Oven door is open.

Close oven door. See “Convection Cooking” section.

 

 

 

Oven temperature too high or

Oven temperature calibration

See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven

too low

needs adjustment

Controls” section.

 

 

 

 

Temperature has been changed

See “Fahrenheit and Celsius” in the “Electronic Oven Controls”

 

to Fahrenheit or Celsius.

section.

 

 

 

Oven indicator lights flash

Needs service (oven indicator

See “Control Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls”

 

lights are flashing)

section. If the indicator light(s) keeps flashing, call for service.

 

 

See cover for contact information.

 

 

 

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

Press the CANCEL keypad to clear the display. See “Control

 

followed by number)

Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section. If it

 

 

reappears, call for service. See cover for contact information.

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