Whirlpool SF462LXS Use and Care Manual - Page 21

TROL LESHOOTING 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"Oooktop 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 burnerwet? 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 1/2"(1.3 cm) outside the cooking area. Cooktop cooking results not what expected msthe proper cookware being used? See "Cookware" section. Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See "Cooktop Controls" section. msthe 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. 21