If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these three steps:
1.Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems offen result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind.
It nothlng operates:
l Is the range properly connected to gas
and electrical supplies? (See Installa- tion Instructions.)
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Is the flow of combustion and/orventila- tion air to the range blocked? Do not block the alr flow to and around the range.
l Is the Oven Temperature Control knob
turned to a temperature setting or
BROIL?
It burner tails to Ilght:
l Is the range connected to electrical power?
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Are burner ports clogged? (See page
19.1
It burner flames are uneven:
l Are burner ports clogged? (See page
19.1
If burner flames Iltl off ports, are yellow, or are nolsy when turned off:
. The air/gas mixture may be incorrect. [Call for service.)
If burner makes a popplng nolse when ON:
. Is the burner wet from washing? Let dry.
It control knob(s) will not turn:
l Did you push in before trying to turn?
It roll Is vlslble on Contlnuour Cleanlng oven flnlsh:
l The special finish is designed to gradu- ally reduce oven soll during normal baking or roasting. It is not designed to keep your oven spotless, only presenta- bly clean.
l The door is cooler than the oven Walk. Soil will be more visible on the door than other areas in the oven. See page 18for how to clean.
l Sugar and starchy spills may leave stains. See page 18 for hand cleaning tips. Use toll on lower rack to catch these spills.
It cooklng results aren’t what you expected:
l Is the range level?
l If | baking, | have you allowed | 1Yz to 2 |
inches | |||
for | air circulation? |
| |
l Have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for?
l Are the pans the size called for in the recipe?
l Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source?
l Do the cooking utensils have smooth, flat bottoms and fit the surface burners?
2.If you need service or assistance ...
Contact the dealer from whom the unit was purchased to obtain the name of the
nearest Whirlpool authorized service facility.
3.If you need FSP” replacement parts ...
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever
you need a replacement part for your
Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting
specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 above.
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