Whirlpool SF367LXSS Use and Care Guide - Page 18
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TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate ■ Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Household fuse blown or 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. ■ Is the "Cooktop Lockout" set? See "Cooktop Lockout" section. Surface burners will not operate ■ Is this the first time the surface burners have been used? Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines. ■ Is the control knob set correctly? Push in knob before turning to a setting. ■ Are the burner ports clogged? See "Sealed Surface Burners" section. Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy ■ Are the burner ports clogged? See "Sealed Surface Burners" section. ■ On models with caps, are the burner caps positioned properly? See "Sealed Surface Burners" section. ■ Is propane gas being used? The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact a service technician or see "Assistance or Service" section. Oven will not operate ■ Is this the first time the oven has been used? Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines. ■ Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See "Electronic Oven Control" section. ■ On some models, is the Control Lockout set? See "Control Lockout" section. Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy ■ Is propane gas being used? The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact a service technician or see "Assistance or Service" section. Cooling fan runs during baking, broiling or cleaning ■ It is normal for the fan to automatically run while the oven is in use to cool the electronic control. Oven temperature too high or too low ■ Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment? See "Oven Temperature Control" section. Display shows messages ■ Is the display showing "PF" or a flashing time? There has been a power failure. Clear the display. See "Display(s)" section. On some models, reset the clock, if needed. See "Clock" section. ■ Is the display showing a letter followed by a number? Depending on your model, press OFF/CANCEL, OFF or CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. See "Display(s)" section. If it reappears, call for service. See "Assistance or Service" section. Surface burner makes popping noises ■ Is the burner wet? Let it dry. 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 proper cookware being used? See "Cookware" section. ■ Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See "Cooktop Controls" section. ■ Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions. Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate ■ Is the oven door open? Close the oven door all the way. ■ Has the function been entered? See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section. ■ On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been set? See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section. ■ Has a delay start been set? See "Timed Cooking" section. 18