Whirlpool WFE975H0H Owners Manual - Page 18

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Problem Possible Causes and/or Solutions Mineral deposits are left on the oven bottom after the Clean cycle Tap water was used in the Clean cycle: Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle. To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar residue. Range is not level: Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom during the Clean cycle. Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar residue. Oven cooking results not what expected Range is not level: Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. The set temperature 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 the "Baking and Roasting" section. Racks were positioned improperly: See the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. Not enough air circulation around bakeware: See the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. 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. Batter distributed unevenly in pan: Check that batter is level in the pan. 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. ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting." It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, check the contact information on the Certificate of Warranty that accompanies the product. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. 18

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Problem
Possible Causes and/or Solutions
Mineral deposits
are left on the oven
bottom after the
Clean cycle
Tap water was used in the Clean cycle:
Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly
remove any vinegar residue.
Range is not level:
Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom during the Clean cycle. Level
the range. See the Installation Instructions.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly
remove any vinegar residue.
Oven cooking results
not what expected
Range is not level:
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
The set temperature 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 the “Baking and Roasting” section.
Racks were positioned improperly:
See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Not enough air circulation around bakeware:
See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
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.
Batter distributed unevenly in pan:
Check that batter is level in the pan.
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.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help,
check the contact information on the Certificate of Warranty that accompanies the product.
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us
to better respond to your request.