Whirlpool WFC310S0AW Use & Care Guide - Page 14

See Oven Temperature Control in the Electronic Oven - error codes

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PROBLEM Display shows messages Self-Cleaning Cycle will not operate Oven cooking results not what expected POSSIBLE CAUSES Power failure (display shows flashing time) Error code (display shows letter followed by number) Start needs to be pressed so a cycle can begin (display shows "PUSH" or "PSH"). The oven door is not closed. The Self-Cleaning function has not been entered correctly. A Timed Cooking function has been entered. The range is in Sabbath Mode. Range is not level. The temperature set was incorrect. Oven temperature needs adjustment. Oven was not preheated. Racks were positioned improperly. Not enough air circulation around bakeware. Batter distributed unevenly in pan Darker browning of food caused by dull or dark bakeware Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware Incorrect length of cooking time was used. Oven door was not closed. Oven door was opened during cooking. Rack is too close to bake burner, making baked items too brown on bottom. Pie crusts browning too quickly. SOLUTIONS Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed. See "Clock" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section. Depending on your model, press CANCEL to clear the display. See "Control Display" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. If it reappears, call for service. See cover for contact information. See the "Start" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section. Make sure the oven door is fully closed. See the "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section. See the "Cook Time" section. See the "Sabbath Mode" section. Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook. See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. See "Baking and Roasting" section. See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. Check that batter is level in the pan. Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher position in the oven. Move rack to a lower position in the oven. Adjust cooking time. Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing. Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times. Move rack to higher position in the oven. Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking temperature. 14

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Display shows messages
Power failure (display shows
flashing time)
Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed.
See “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.
Error code (display shows letter
followed by number)
Depending on your model, press CANCEL to clear the display.
See “Control Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls”
section. If it reappears, call for service. See cover for contact
information.
Start needs to be pressed so a
cycle can begin (display shows
“PUSH” or “PSH”).
See the “Start” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.
Self-Cleaning Cycle will not
operate
The oven door is not closed.
Make sure the oven door is fully closed.
The Self-Cleaning function has
not been entered correctly.
See the “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
A Timed Cooking function has
been entered.
See the “Cook Time” section.
The range is in Sabbath Mode.
See the “Sabbath Mode” section.
Oven cooking results not what
expected
Range is not level.
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
The temperature set was
incorrect.
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Oven temperature needs
adjustment.
See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven
Controls” section.
Oven was not preheated.
See “Baking and Roasting” section.
Racks were positioned
improperly.
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Not enough air circulation around
bakeware.
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Batter distributed unevenly in pan
Check that batter is level in the pan.
Darker browning of food caused
by dull or dark bakeware
Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher
position in the oven.
Lighter browning of food caused
by shiny or light colored
bakeware
Move rack to a lower position in the oven.
Incorrect length of cooking time
was used.
Adjust cooking time.
Oven door was not closed.
Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Oven door was opened during
cooking.
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
Rack is too close to bake burner,
making baked items too brown
on bottom.
Move rack to higher position in the oven.
Pie crusts browning too quickly.
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce
baking temperature.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS