Whirlpool 9782474A Benutzerhandbuch

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of
an unnecessary service call.

Nothing will operate

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Is the power supply cord unplugged?

Plug into a grounded

3-prong outlet.

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Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit
breaker been tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

Cooktop will not operate

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Is the control knob set correctly?

Push in knob before

turning to a setting.

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On ceramic glass models, is the “Cooktop Lockout” set?
See “Cooktop Lockout” section.

Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop

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Is the cookware the proper size?

Use cookware about the

same size as the surface cooking area, element or surface
burner. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)
outside the cooking area.

Hot Surface indicator light stays on

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Does the Hot Surface indicator light stay on after control
knob(s) have been turned off?

See “Cooktop Controls”

section.

Cooktop cooking results not what expected

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Is the proper cookware being used?

See “Cookware”

section.

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Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?

See

“Cooktop Controls” section.

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Is the appliance level?

Level the appliance. See the

Installation Instructions.

Oven will not operate

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Is the electronic oven control set correctly?

See

“Electronic Oven Control” section.

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Has a delay start been set?

See “Timed Cooking” section.

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On some models, is the Control Lock set?

See “Control

Lock” section.

Oven temperature too high or too low

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Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.

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On slide-in models, does the cooling fan run during Bake,
Broil or Clean?

It is normal for the fan to automatically run

when the oven is in use. This helps cool the electronic
control.

Oven indicator lights flash (on some models)

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Do the oven indicator lights flash?

See the “Oven Indicator

Lights” section. If the indicator light(s) keeps flashing call for
service. See front cover.

Display shows messages

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Is the display showing “PF”?

There has been a power

failure. Clear the display. See “Display(s)” section. On some
models, reset the clock, if needed. See “Clock” section.

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Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Depending on your model, press OFF/CANCEL, OFF or
CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. See “Display(s)” section. If
it reappears, call for service. See front cover.

Self-Cleaning Cycle will not operate

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Is the oven door open?

Close the oven door all the way.

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Has the function been entered?

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle”

section.

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On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been
set?

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.

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Has a delay start been set?

See “Timed Cooking” or “Delay

Start” section, depending on your model.

Oven cooking results not what expected

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Is the appliance level?

Level the appliance. See the

Installation Instructions.

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Is the proper temperature set?

Double-check the recipe in

a reliable cookbook.

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Is the proper oven temperature calibration set?

See “Oven

Temperature Control” section.

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Was the oven preheated?

See “Bake,” “Convection Bake,”

“Auto Convection Baking,” or “Convection Roast” sections.

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Is the proper bakeware being used?

See “Bakeware”

section.

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Are the racks positioned properly?

See “Positioning Racks

and Bakeware” section.

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Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?

See

“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

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Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?

Check to make

sure batter is level in the pan.

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Is the proper length of time being used?

Adjust cooking

time.

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Has the oven door been opened while cooking?

Oven

peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking
times.

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Are baked items too brown on the bottom?

Move rack to

higher position in the oven.

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Are pie crust edges browning early?

Use aluminum foil to

cover the edge of the crust.