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Whirlpool SF350BEE Troubleshooting, Range Does Not Work, Oven/Broiler Burner, Surface Burners

Models: SF350BEE

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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 “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 27.

RANGE DOES NOT WORK

	PROBLEM	CAUSE

	Nothing works	•The range is not properly connected to the gas supply. Contact an autho-
		rized Whirlpool service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply.
		(See the Installation Instructions.)
		•You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
		•The control knob is not set correctly. Push in the control knobs before
		turning them.

OVEN/BROILER BURNER

	PROBLEM		CAUSE

	The oven does not work		•You have not set the oven control knob correctly. Refer to the proper
			instructions.
			•The main or regulator gas shutoff valve is in the off position. (See the
			Installation Instructions.)

	The burner fails to light		•The ignitor is broken. Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician
			to replace it.
			•You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.

	The burner flames lift		•The air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized Whirlpool service
	away from the ports,		technician to check the air/gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions.
	are yellow, or are noisy

SURFACE BURNERS

	PROBLEM	CAUSE

	The burner fails to light	•You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
		•The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See pages
		21 and 22.)

	The burner flames are	•The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See pages
	uneven	21 and 22.)

	The burner flames lift off	•The burner needs cleaning. (See pages 21 and 22.)
	the ports, are yellow, or	•The air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized Whirlpool service
	are noisy when turned off	technician to 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

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Whirlpool SF350BEE warranty Troubleshooting, Range Does Not Work, Oven/Broiler Burner, Surface Burners

Contents

Gas Range Self-CleaningTimeSmartSM Look for these tips A NOTE TO YOUPlease record your modelÕs information Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL applianceYour safety is important to us RANGE SAFETYwWARNING READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSRANGE SAFETY When using the cooktopGeneral Care and cleaning When using the ovenGrease Ð READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ÐCONTROL PANEL GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RANGEUSING THE SURFACE BURNERS USING YOUR RANGEUsing the control knobs Burner heat settingsUSING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE BURNERS CONTIn case of a prolonged power failure Using the right cookware makes a big differencePOSITIONING RACKS AND PANS CONT Using insulated bakeware, ovenproof glassware, and dark metal pansFOR BEST AIR CIRCULATION USING YOUR RANGEBAKING/ROASTING THE OVEN CONTROL LIGHTSUSING YOUR RANGE PUSH IN AND TURNRoasting meats and poultry BAKING/ROASTING CONTSave energy and save money USING YOUR RANGEUSING YOUR RANGE ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL1 NOTCH = 5˚F COOLERUSING YOUR RANGE BROILINGPUSH IN AND TURN YOU SEEBroiling guide BROILING TIPSUSING YOUR RANGE THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET THE OVEN VENTTo make sure the anti-tip bracket is fastened into place USING YOUR RANGERemoving the storage drawer THE STORAGE DRAWERReplacing the storage drawer USING YOUR RANGEUSING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE BEFORE YOU STARTBurn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycleUSING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE SETTING THE CONTROLSPUSH IN AND TURN YOU SEESelf-cleaning tips To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time TURNHOW THE CYCLE WORKS SETTING THE CONTROLS CONTCARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHARTwWARNING Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktopCARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHART CONTCARING FOR YOUR RANGE LIFT-UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERSwWARNING LIFT-UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS CONT REMOVING THE OVEN DOORCARING FOR YOUR RANGE To remove REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR CONTTo replace CARING FOR YOUR RANGERANGE DOES NOT WORK TROUBLESHOOTINGOVEN/BROILER BURNER SURFACE BURNERSINDICATOR LIGHTS FLASH WHEN SELF-CLEANING YOUR OVENTROUBLESHOOTING COOKING RESULTSIF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICEFOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICEPage Page Page TOPIC INDEXPAGE TOPIC PAGEWHIRLPOOL GAS RANGE WARRANTY