Whirlpool SF302BEG, SF3020EG, SF306PEG, SF303PEG Cooking Results, Surface Burners, Troubleshooting

Models: SF303PEG SF306PEG SF302BEG SF3020EG

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

SURFACE BURNERS

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The burner fails to light

The control knob is not set correctly. Push in the control knobs before

 

 

 

turning them. Make sure the control knob is turned to the Light position.

 

 

 

(See page 6.)

 

 

 

You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.

 

 

 

The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See

 

 

 

page 20.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The burner flames are

The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See

 

 

uneven

page 20.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The burner flames lift off

The burner needs cleaning. (See pages 19 and 20.)

 

 

the ports, are yellow, or

The air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized service technician to

 

 

are noisy when turned off

check the air/gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The burner makes a

The burner is wet from washing. Let it dry.

 

 

popping noise when on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COOKING RESULTS

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Cookware not level on cooktop

(Check to see if liquids are level in cookware)

Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.)

Use cookware with a flat bottom.

Excessive heat on cooktop

Choose cookware the same size or slightly larger than the burner flame.

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

 

If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 26.

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Whirlpool SF302BEG, SF3020EG, SF306PEG, SF303PEG warranty Cooking Results, Surface Burners, Troubleshooting