Whirlpool 8522407 manual Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Nothing will operate

■Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

■Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

Surface burners will not operate

■Is this the first time the surface burners have been used? Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines.

■Is the control knob set correctly? Push in knob before turning to a setting.

■Are the burner ports clogged?

On sealed burner models, see “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy

■Are the burner ports clogged?

On sealed burner models, see “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

■On models with caps, are the burner caps positioned properly?

See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

■Is the burner damaged?

On models with caps, look for a warped cap. If cap will spin freely on a flat surface, painted side down, the cap is warped. Switch cap with a different surface burner to check for further warping. Contact a service technician or see “Assistance or Service” section.

■Is propane gas being used?

The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact a service technician or see “Assistance and Service” section.

Surface burner makes popping noises

■Is the burner wet? Let it dry.

Surface burner sparks

■Is the control knob in the LIGHT position?

It is normal for all four burners to spark when a burner has been turned on and the knob is in the LIGHT position.

■Is there continuous sparking?

Continuous sparking may be caused by a faulty module or spark switch. Contact a service technician or see “Assistance and Service” section.

Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop

■Is the cookware the proper size?

Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.

Cooktop cooking results not what expected

■Is the proper cookware being used? See “Cookware” section.

■Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See “Cooktop Controls” section.

■Is the appliance level?

Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.

Oven will not operate

■Is this the first time the oven has been used?

Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air from the gas lines.

■Is the Electronic Clock/Timer set correctly? See “Electronic Clock/Timer” section.

Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy

■Is propane gas being used?

The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact a service technician or see “Assistance or Service” section.

Cooling fan runs during baking, broiling or cleaning

■It is normal for the fan to automatically run while the oven is in use to cool the electronic control.

Oven temperature too high or too low

■Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment? See “Oven Temperature Control” section.

Oven indicator lights flash

■Do the OVEN ON and OVEN HEATING indicator lights flash?

See “Assistance or Service” section.

■Do the OVEN HEATING and DOOR LOCKED/CLEANING indicator lights flash?

The door lock has failed. See “Assistance or Service” sections.

Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate

■Is the oven door open?

Close the oven door all the way.

■Has the function been entered or have the controls been properly set?

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.

Oven will not operate

■Is the electronic clock/timer set correctly? See “Electronic Clock/Timer” section.

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