Whirlpool GS563LXS Use and Care Guide - Page 19

s 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. s Are the burner ports clogged? See "Sealed Surface Burners" section. Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy s Are the burner ports clogged? See "Sealed Surface Burners" section. s On models with caps, are the burner caps positioned properly? See "Sealed Surface Burners" section. s Is propane gas being used? The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact a service technician or see "Assistance or Service" section. Surface burner makes popping noises s Is the burner wet? Let it dry. Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop s 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 s Is the proper cookware being used? See "Cookware" section. s Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See "Cooktop Controls" section. s Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions. Oven will not operate s 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. s Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See "Electronic Oven Control" section. s On some models, is the Control Lockout set? See "Control Lockout" section. Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy s 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 s 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 s Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment? See "Oven Temperature Control" section. Display shows messages s Is the display showing 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. s 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. s Is the display showing a flashing "PUSH?" or "START?"? See the "START" section in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate s Is the oven door open? Close the oven door all the way. s Has the function been entered? See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section. s On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been set? See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section. s Has a delay start been set? See "Timed Cooking" section. s Has a self-clean cycle been run in the past 12 hours? If a self-clean cycle has been run, or canceled after the oven has reached temperature, you will have to wait 12 hours to restart. Oven cooking results not what expected s Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions. s Is the proper temperature set? Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook. s Is the proper oven temperature calibration set? See "Oven Temperature Control" section. s Was the oven preheated? See "Baking and Roasting" section. s Is the proper bakeware being used? See "Bakeware" section. s Are the racks positioned properly? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. s Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. s Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan? Check that batter is level in the pan. s Is the proper length of time being used? Adjust cooking time. s Has the oven door been opened while cooking? Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times. s Are baked items too brown on the bottom? Move rack to higher position in the oven. s Are pie crust edges browning early? Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking temperature. 19