Removing the Oven Bottom

The oven bottom can be removed for standard cleaning of the oven.

Before cleaning, make sure the oven is completely cool.

To Remove:

3.Lift the rear of the panel up and back.

The lip at the front of the panel should clear the front frame of the oven cavity.

4.Lift the bottom up and out.

To Replace:

Reverse the steps above.

1.Remove the oven racks.

2.Place fingers in the slots in the bottom panel.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Is the burner damaged?

Nothing will operate

Is the power outlet properly wired and polarized?

Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.

Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a properly grounded 3 prong outlet.

Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

Is the main or regulator gas shutoff valve in the off position?

See Installation Instructions.

On models with caps, look for warped cap. Place cap, flat side down, on a flat surface. If cap wobbles noticeably, it is warped. Place cap on different burner for further check of warping. Replace warped cap. Contact a trained repair specialist if the condition does not improve.

Is the air/gas mixture correct?

Contact a designated service technician to check the air/gas mixture, or see the Installation Instructions.

Is propane gas being used?

The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Is the range properly connected to the gas supply? Contact a trained repair specialist or see Installation Instructions.

Surface burner makes popping noises

Is the burner wet? Let it dry.

Surface burners will not operate

Is this the first time the surface burners have been used? Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines.

Is the control knob set correctly? Push in knob before turning to a setting.

Are the burner ports clogged?

On sealed burner models, see “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

On open burner models, see “Surface Burners” section.

Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy

Are the burner ports clogged?

On sealed burner models, see “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

On open burner models, see “Surface Burners” section.

On models with caps, are the burner caps positioned properly?

See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

Cookware not level on cooktop

Is the range level?

Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.

Is the proper cookware being used?

Use cookware with a flat bottom. See “Cookware” section.

Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop

Is the cookware the proper size?

Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more than 1" (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.

Are the right side surface burners rotated toward each other?

See “Burner Rotation” section.

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Whirlpool SF315PEPB3 manual Troubleshooting, Removing the Oven Bottom

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