TROUBLESHOOTING

COOKING RESULTS

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Cookware not level

Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.)

on cooktop

Insert coil correctly.

(Check to see if liquids

Use cookware with a flat bottom.

are level in cookware)

 

Excessive heat on cooktop

Choose cookware the same size or slightly larger than the element.

in areas around cookware

 

 

 

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

 

DISPLAY MESSAGES

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

The display is showing

There has been a power failure. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display,

 

“PF”

then reset the clock. (See page 15.)

 

 

“F” followed by a

Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. If an “F” code appears again, call

 

number shows on

for service. (See “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 44.)

 

the display

 

 

If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 44.

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Whirlpool GR399LXG warranty Cooking Results, Display Messages