Whirlpool RF111PXSQ Owners Manual - Page 7

Troubleshooting, Accessories

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Oven Light The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the off position. 2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove. 3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket. To Replace: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 4. Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise. 5. Plug in range or reconnect power. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. www.whirlpool.com Nothing will operate ■ Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded outlet. ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Cooktop will not operate ■ Is the control knob set correctly? Push in knob before turning to a setting. 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 ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area. Cooktop cooking results not what expected ■ Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See "Cooktop Use" section. ■ Is the range level? Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. Oven temperature too high or too low ■ Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment? See "Oven Use" section. Oven cooking results not what expected ■ Is the range level? Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. ■ Is the proper temperature set? Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook. ■ Is the proper oven temperature calibration set? See "Oven Use" section. ■ Are the racks positioned properly? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. ■ Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. ■ Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan? Check that batter is level in the pan. ■ Is the proper length of time being used? Adjust cooking time. ■ Has the oven door been opened while cooking? Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times. ■ Are baked items too brown on the bottom? Move rack to higher position in the oven. ■ Are pie crust edges browning early? Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking temperature. Canning Unit Kit (coil element models) Order Part Number 242905 Cooktop Care Kit (includes cleaner, protectant, and applicator pads) Order Part Number 31605 Cooktop Protectant Order Part Number 31463 ACCESSORIES Cooktop Cleaner (ceramic glass models) Order Part Number 31464 Cooktop Scraper (ceramic glass models) Order Part Number WA906B Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish (stainless steel models) Order Part Number 31462 All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Order Part Number 31682 Split-Rack with Removable Insert Order Part Number 4396927 Broiler Pan Order Part Number 4396923 7

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Oven Light
The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before
replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the
control knobs are in the off position.
To Replace:
1.
Unplug range or disconnect power.
2.
Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven
counterclockwise to remove.
3.
Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
4.
Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5.
Plug in range or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
www.whirlpool.com
Nothing will operate
Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded outlet.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Cooktop will not operate
Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
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 ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See “Cooktop Use” section.
Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Oven temperature too high or too low
Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See “Oven Use” section.
Oven cooking results not what expected
Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Is the proper temperature set?
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Is the proper oven temperature calibration set?
See “Oven Use” section.
Are the racks positioned properly?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?
Check that batter is level in the pan.
Is the proper length of time being used?
Adjust cooking time.
Has the oven door been opened while cooking?
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Move rack to higher position in the oven.
Are pie crust edges browning early?
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce
baking temperature.
ACCESSORIES
Canning Unit Kit
(coil element models)
Order Part Number 242905
Cooktop Care Kit
(includes cleaner, protectant, and
applicator pads)
Order Part Number 31605
Cooktop Protectant
Order Part Number 31463
Cooktop Cleaner
(ceramic glass models)
Order Part Number 31464
Cooktop Scraper
(ceramic glass models)
Order Part Number WA906B
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish
(stainless steel models)
Order Part Number 31462
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner
Order Part Number 31682
Split-Rack with Removable Insert
Order Part Number 4396927
Broiler Pan
Order Part Number 4396923