Whirlpool WFG710H0AH Use & Care Guide - Page 18

PROBLEM Oven cooking results not what expected POSSIBLE CAUSES Range is not level. The temperature set was incorrect. Oven temperature is calibrated incorrectly. Oven was not preheated. Racks were positioned improperly. Not enough air circulation around bakeware Darker browning of food caused by dull or dark bakeware Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware Batter distributed unevenly in pan 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 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. 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. Check that batter is level in the pan. 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. Noises PROBLEM Surface burner making popping noises Gas range noises during Bake and Broil operations The following are some normal sounds with the explanations. Pop Click Woosh or poof Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy POSSIBLE CAUSES Wet burner These sounds are normal operational noises that can be heard each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during the cycle. Gas valve is opening or cycling on and will make a single pop when it snaps open from the solenoid. It sounds similar to a suction cup being pulled off of a piece of glass. The igniters will click several times until the flame is detected. These are short clicking sounds like tapping a nail onto a piece of glass. Convection fan relay is cycling on and off (on some models). Bake or Broil burner is igniting. Range converted improperly SOLUTIONS Allow it to dry. This is normal. This is normal. This is normal. This is normal. If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or see cover for contact information. 18