PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLWION
Burner flames are
Burner ports are clogged. Clean with a straight pin (see pages 23
uneven
and 25). If this fails. call an authorized
WhirlpoolStJ service technician for service.
Burner flames lift
df porte, am
yellow, or are
noisy when
turned off
Contact an authorized WhirlpoolSM service
technician to check air/gas mixture.
Burner makes
popping noiee
when on
Burner is wet from washing. Let dry.
Control knob(s)
will not turn
Self-Cleaning
cycle will not
Dperate
You are not pushing in before
turning.
The Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control are not set
to CLEAN.
The range clock does not show
the correct time of day.
The Lock Lever is not in the
CLEAN position-all the way to
the right.
The Start Time Dial does not
show the correct time of day or
the knob is not all the way out.
The Stop Time Dial is not set
ahead to the time you want the
cleaning cycle to stop.
Push control knob(s) in before turning to a
setting.
Set both the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to CLEAN.
Reset clock to show the correct time of
day. (See page 11.)
Move Lock Lever all the way to the right.
Reset the Start Time Knob to show the
correct time of day. Pull knob out all the
way.
See Step 3 in “Setting the controls” on
page 20 for proper setting instructions.
Cooking result8
The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation Instruc-
we not what you
tions.)
expected
The oven temperature seems too Adjust the oven temperature control. (See
low or too high. “Adjusting the oven temperature control”
on page 13.)
The oven was not preheated as Preheat oven if called for in recipe.
the recipe calls for.
The recipe has never been Use only tested recipes from a reliable
tested or is not from a reliable source.
source.
The pans are not the type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom-
recommended in the recipe. mended pan type and size.
There is not proper air circulation Allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides
around pan when baking. of the pans for air circulation. There must
be a minimum space of
1
inch (2.5 cm).
Flame size does not fit the Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil.
cooking utensil being used.
When broiling, you have not Completely close oven door.
completely closed the oven door.
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