Whirlpool SC8720EDB Owners Manual - Page 31

Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see "Requesting Assistance or Service" on page 33. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the cooktop properly connected to gas and electrical supplies? (See Installation Instructions.) w Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? w Is the control knob set correctly? w Is the flow of combustion and/or ventilation air to the cooktop blocked? w Other possible problems and their causes: PROBLEM Burner fails to light CAUSE • Cooktop is not wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage. • You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. • Burner ports are clogged. Clean with a straight pin. (See pages 17, 24, and 28.) Burner flames are uneven • Burner ports are clogged. Clean with a straight pin. (See pages 17, 24, and 28.) • Flame setting may need to be adjusted. continued on next page 31