Whirlpool WFG710H0AH Use & Care Guide - Page 16

Troubleshooting - gas range

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Oven Light The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the off position. 2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove. 3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket. To Replace: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 4. Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise. 5. Plug in range or reconnect power. 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 In Canada, reference the Customer Service section at www.whirlpool.ca. WARNING PROBLEM Nothing will operate Surface burners will not operate Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. POSSIBLE CAUSES Power supply cord is unplugged. Household fuse is blown or a circuit breaker is tripped. Main or regulator gas shutoff valve is in the off position. The range is improperly connected to the gas supply. The control knob is not set correctly. Air in the gas lines Clogged burner ports Clogged burner ports SOLUTIONS Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. See the Installation Instructions. Contact a trained repair specialist or see Installation Instructions. Push in knob before turning to a setting. If this is 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. See "Sealed Surface Burners" section. See "Sealed Surface Burners" section. Burner caps positioned improperly Range converted improperly Cookware that is not the proper size See "Sealed Surface Burners" section. If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or see cover for contact information. The cookware should be centered above the burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan. 16

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Oven Light
The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before
replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the
control knobs are in the off position.
To Replace:
1.
Unplug range or disconnect power.
2.
Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven
counterclockwise to remove.
3.
Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
4.
Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5.
Plug in range or reconnect power.
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
In Canada, reference the Customer Service section at www.whirlpool.ca.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Nothing will operate
Power supply cord is unplugged.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Household fuse is blown or a
circuit breaker is tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Main or regulator gas shutoff
valve is in the off position.
See the Installation Instructions.
The range is improperly
connected to the gas supply.
Contact a trained repair specialist or see Installation
Instructions.
Surface burners will not
operate
The control knob is not set
correctly.
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
Air in the gas lines
If this is 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.
Clogged burner ports
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
Surface burner flames are
uneven, yellow and/or noisy
Clogged burner ports
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
Burner caps positioned
improperly
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
Range converted improperly
If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or
see cover for contact information.
Excessive heat around
cookware on cooktop
Cookware that is not the proper
size
The cookware should be centered above the burner with the
bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should be adjusted
so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING