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Whirlpool RF4700XE warranty Troubleshooting, If nothing operates, check the following

Models: RF4700XE

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Most cooking problems often 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 the “RequestingAssistance or Service” section on page 42.

If nothing operates, check the following:

Is the oven plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions supplied with your range.)

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Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?

Other possible problems and their causes:

PROBLEM	CAUSE

The oven(s) will not	• In the right oven, you have not set the electronic control
operate	correctly. Refer to the section in this manual describing the
	function you are operating.
	• You have not set the control for the oven you are using to
	bake or broil. Set the control to the desired setting.
	• In the right oven, you have set a delayed start time. Wait for
	the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control.
	• You have not turned the Left Oven Temperature Control
	Knob to a temperature setting. Turn the knob to a setting.
	• In the right oven, the control cannot be used until the clock
	has been set. Set the clock to show the correct time of day.
	(See “Setting the clock” on page 13.)

The coil elements	• You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
will not operate	Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
	• You have not plugged in the coil elements all the way. Turn
	control knobs to OFF and plug the coil elements in all the
	way. (See “Replacing” on pages 36 and 37.)
	• You are not setting the control knobs correctly. Push the
	control knobs in before turning them to a setting.

The control knob(s)	• You are not pushing in the control knobs before turning.
will not turn	Push the control knob(s) in before turning to a setting.

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Whirlpool RF4700XE Troubleshooting, If nothing operates, check the following, Other possible problems and their causes

Contents

Range Safety Using theSelf-CleaningCycle TroubleshootingA Note to You number is toll freeThank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Please record your model’s informationRange Safety wDANGER wWARNINGwWARNING The anti-tipbracketsRANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For self-cleaningranges For units with ventilating hoodIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RANGE SAFETYParts and Features Control panelUsing Your Range Using the coil elementsHot surface indicator light Coil element markersUsing the surface cooking areas USING YOUR RANGEHome canning information Optional canning kitCharacteristics of cookware materials USING YOUR RANGEUsing the oven Rack placement for specific foodsWhere to place pans WHEN YOUUsing aluminum foil Bakeware ChoicesBAKEWARE TYPE BEST USED FORCommand pads The electronic oven controlright oven only Display/clockCanceling a function Setting the clockUsing the electronic Minute Timer 1. Press TIMER SETTo cancel the Minute Timer Press TIMER SETUSING YOUR RANGE TIMER SETAudible signals 3. Set temperature optionalBaking/roasting in the right oven 1. Position racks6. After cooking, turn off oven USING YOUR RANGE2. Set temperature Baking/roasting in the left oven1. Position rack 3. Put food in ovenAdjusting the oven temperature control the temperature to 550F 287CRoasting tips clockwise to OFF5. Set the new offset temperature. PRESS 3. Within 15 seconds, press andhold BAKE until the 2-digitdisplay appearsTo display temperatures in C instead of F How to determine the amount of adjustment neededright oven 1. Press CUSTOM BROILBroiling in the right oven 4. Press the “up” or “down” PRESSpads to change from F to C or C to F7. When broiling is done, turn oven PRESS Broiling in the left oven5. Press CUSTOM BROIL 6. Press the “up” pad for HIBroiling rack position chart 4.Close the oven door to the Broil positionto Broil Knob clockwise to OFFUsing the electronic cook timer Broiling guidelines1. Prepare oven USING YOUR RANGE2. Choose BAKE setting change the temperature3. Press the “up” s or “down” t pad within 5 seconds to6. When baking/roasting is done To cancel the setting at any timeTo delay start and stop automatically baking/roasting6. Choose BAKE setting roasting to endTime appears on the display 7. Press the “up” s or “down”To confirm the settings at any time 8. When baking/roasting is doneTo cancel the setting at The oven ventsThe storage drawer To remove the storage drawerTo replace the storage drawer USING YOUR RANGEUsing the Self-CleaningCycle Before you startwWARNING right oven onlyBefore setting the controls Setting the controlsUSING THE SELF-CLEANINGCYCLE 1. Press AUTO CLEANAfter Self-Cleaningcycle ends To stop the Self-Cleaningcycle at any timeHow the cycle works 3. Release the padsCleaning chart Caring for Your Rangeappliance Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fireCARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING METHOD CARING FOR YOUR RANGEPART SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSCoil elements and reflector bowls RemovingReplacing CARING FOR YOUR RANGELift-upcooktop CARING FOR YOUR RANGERemoving the right oven door To remove the doorTo replace the door CARING FOR YOUR RANGEThe oven light To replace the oven lightCARING FOR YOUR RANGE right oven onlyOther possible problems and their causes TroubleshootingIf nothing operates, check the following TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMThe Self-Cleaningcycle CAUSERequesting Assistance or Service If you need assistance or serviceIf you need replacement parts For further assistanceIndex TOPICPAGE TOPICWHIRLPOOL Electric Range Warranty