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Whirlpool SF385PEG Troubleshooting, Range Does Not Work, Oven/Broiler Burner, Surface Burners

Models: SF385PEG SF387LEG

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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 31.

RANGE DOES NOT WORK

	PROBLEM	CAUSE

	Nothing works	• The range is not plugged into a properly grounded outlet (120v polarized).
		• The range is not properly connected to the gas supply. Contact a designated
		service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply. (See the Installa-
		tion Instructions.)
		• You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.

OVEN/BROILER BURNER

		PROBLEM		CAUSE

		The oven does not work		•You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to setting the
				electronic oven control section. (See pages 10 to 18.)
				•You have set a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or
				cancel and reset the control.
				•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 a designated 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 a designated service technician to
		away from the ports, are		check the air/gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions.
		yellow, or are noisy

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 26.)

	The burner flames are		•The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin. (See page 26.)
	uneven		•The burner caps may not be positioned properly. (See page 26.)

	The burner flames lift off		•The burner needs cleaning. (See pages 25 and 26.)
	the ports, are yellow, or		•The air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact a designated 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

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Whirlpool SF385PEG, SF387LEG Troubleshooting, Range Does Not Work, Oven/Broiler Burner, Surface Burners, Problem, Cause

Contents

with ACCUBAKE System Self-CleaningGas Range Please record your model’s information A NOTE TO YOUThank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET RANGE SAFETYwDANGER wWARNING wWARNINGIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RANGE SAFETYFor self-cleaning ranges SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSCONTROL PANEL PARTS AND FEATURESAutomatic oven light switch p POWERBurnerUSING THE SURFACE BURNERS USING YOUR RANGEUsing the control knobs Burner heat settingsIn case of a prolonged power failure USING THE SURFACE BURNERS CONTHome canning information big differenceUSING YOUR RANGE Rack placement for specific foodsPositioning racks and pans Extra oven rack position roasting rackUSING YOUR RANGE USING ALUMINUM FOIL FOR BAKINGBAKEWARE CHOICES BAKEWARE TYPETHE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Using the control lockDisplay/clock USING YOUR RANGEUSING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER SETTING THE CLOCKUSING YOUR RANGE TIMER SETTo cancel the minute timer STARTING/CANCELING A FUNCTIONUSING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER CONT USING YOUR RANGERoasting meats and poultry BAKING/ROASTINGUSING YOUR RANGE PRESSSaving energy BAKING/ROASTING CONTUSING YOUR RANGE example for set temperature of 350FUSING YOUR RANGE ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROLHow to determine the amount of adjustment needed factory setting of “0”USING YOUR RANGE BROILINGPRESS YOU SEEBROILING CONT To custom broil at a lower temperatureBroiling guidelines USING YOUR RANGEUSING YOUR RANGE Broiling guidelines contBROILING CONT APPROXIMATE TIMETHE STORAGE DRAWER THE OVEN VENTRemoving the storage drawer Replacing the storage drawerUSING 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 CONTROLScleaning time PRESSTo stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time SETTING THE CONTROLS CONTHOW THE CYCLE WORKS USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLECARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHARTCLEANING METHOD wWARNINGCARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHART CONTCLEANING METHOD PARTSEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP Cleaning the surface burnersCARING FOR YOUR RANGE is blue in color. If theREMOVING THE OVEN DOOR To clean the burnersSEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP CONT CARING FOR YOUR RANGETo remove REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR CONTTo replace CARING FOR YOUR RANGETo replace the oven light THE OVEN LIGHTTo turn the light on or off when the oven door is closed Support pinsRANGE DOES NOT WORK TROUBLESHOOTINGOVEN/BROILER BURNER SURFACE BURNERSTROUBLESHOOTING WHEN SELF-CLEANING YOUR OVENCOOKING RESULTS DISPLAY MESSAGESIF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICEREQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE assist you. When callingTOPIC INDEXPAGE TOPICLENGTH OF WARRANTY WARRANTYNOTESWARRANTY or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated