Cooking Products Service Manual
Original July, 1996 | 4321891 |
© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation | Page |
Troubleshooting Chart
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Certain procedures in this section require electrical tests or measurements while power is applied to the range. Exercise extreme caution at all times. If test points are not easily accessible, disconnect power, attach test equipment, and reapply power to test.
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Oven will not operate. | Oven control is not set properly. | Reset the oven control (see the Use & | |
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| the function you are operating). |
| A delay start has been programmed. | Wait for the start time to be reached. | |
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Burner fails to light. | Range is not plugged in. | Plug power cord into a live AC outlet. | |
| A household fuse or circuit breaker | Replace fuse or reset the breaker. | |
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| Burner ports are clogged. | Clean burner ports with straight pin. | |
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Burner flames are uneven. | Burner ports are clogged. | Clean burner ports with straight pin. | |
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Burner flames lift off ports, are yel- | The | Adjust air shutters for bake or broil | |
low, or are noisy when turned off. |
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| Top burner ports are clogged. Clean |
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| or replace burner. |
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Burner makes “popping” noise when | Burner is wet. | Allow burner to dry. | |
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Burners spark. | It is normal for all four burners to spark |
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| • | A draft is blowing on the burners. |
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| • | A very large pot on burner causes |
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| flame to be unstable. |
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| • | The burner is turned on but has not |
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| ignited. |
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| Continuous sparking may be caused |
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| • | A switch contact is wet. | Allow switch to dry. |
| • | There is a faulty ignitor module. | Replace the ignitor module. |
| • The wall outlet wiring is not | Rewire wall outlet. | |
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