Whirlpool WFC340S0AS Use & Care Guide - Page 8

TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. www.whirlpool.com Operation PROBLEM Nothing will operate Cooktop will not operate Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop Cooktop cooking results not what expected Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate Oven cooking results not what expected POSSIBLE CAUSES Power supply cord is unplugged. Household fuse is blown or a circuit breaker is tripped. The control knob is set incorrectly. Cookware that is not the proper size Control knob set to incorrect heat level Range is not level. Oven door was not closed. Function has not been entered. Range is not level. The temperature set was incorrect. 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 Plug into a grounded outlet. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Push in knob before turning to a setting. 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. See "Cooktop Use" section. Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. Close the oven door all the way. The Self-Cleaning cycle will start only when the oven control knob is set to SELF CLEAN directly from the OFF position. See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section. Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook. 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. 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. 8