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Whirlpool GMC305PD Troubleshooting, Oven does not work, When self-cleaning your oven, Problem

Models: RMC305PD RMC275PD GMC305PD GMC275PD

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Most cooking problems 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 27.

Oven does not work

	PROBLEM	CAUSE

	Nothing works	• The oven 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 oven does not	• You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to setting the
	work	electronic oven control section. (See pages 7-17.)

When self-cleaning your oven

PROBLEMCAUSE

The Self-Cleaning cycle will not work

•You did not press START/ENTER.

•You have set a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control.

•The door is not closed all the way.

Cooking results

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
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

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Contents

Oven Safety 4452006AParts and Features Using Your OvenThank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance A Note to YouPlease record your model’s information number is toll freewDANGER wWARNING Oven SafetyIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your safety and the safety of others is very importantOVEN SAFETY Automatic oven light switch p Broil element p Oven lights p Parts and FeaturesModel RMC275PD/RMC305PD shown Lower ovenRack placement for specific foods Using Your OvenWhere to place pans WHEN YOU HAVEUSING YOUR OVEN Using aluminum foilTemperature Oven setting padsAudible signals Setting the clockCommand pads Using the control lockTo cancel the Minute Timer Using the electronic Minute TimerDisabling the timer reminder tones TIMER display counts down4. When roasting or cooking casseroles, put food in oven Canceling a function3. Set temperature optional example for temperature of 350F6. When baking, put food in oven after oven is preheated Adjusting the oven temperature control2. Set new offset temperature display shows set temperature after preheatHow to determine the amount of adjustment needed 3. Enter the adjustmentTo display temperatures in C instead of F 1. Place the rack where you need itBroiling guidelines To custom broil at a lower temperature5. PRESS 6. PRESSwWARNING Using the electronic MEALTIMER controlTo start baking/roasting now and stop automatically APPROXIMATE TIME7. When baking/roasting is done 3. Set the temperature optional5. Set the cook time or stop time Disabling the Cook Time reminder tones9. When the start time is reached To delay start and stop automatically7. Set the start time 5. Set the cook timeThe oven vent 10. When baking/roasting is done11. PRESS USING YOUR OVENBurn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle Using the Self-Cleaning CycleKeep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your ovenTo start cleaning immediately Setting the controls2. Set the cleaning time optional 4. After the Self-Cleaning cycle ends6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle starts 7. After the Self-Cleaning cycle endsTo stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time 4. Set the start timeHow the cycle works TemperatureTime In Hours USING YOUR OVENCLEANING METHOD Cleaning chartCaring for Your Oven PARTRemoving the oven door 3. Remove the door removal pins from each hole 4. Close the doorTo remove 1. Open door all the way1. Disconnect power To turn the lights on or off when the oven door is closed4. Replace the bulb cover by turning it clockwise 5. Reconnect power The oven lightsWhen self-cleaning your oven TroubleshootingPROBLEM PROBLEMCAUSEDisplay messages TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CAUSEIf you need replacement parts If you need assistance or serviceassist you. When calling For further assistanceLENGTH OF WARRANTY WarrantyFULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY