Whirlpool Standard Cleaning Gas Range WFG231LVS Benutzerhandbuch

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Is the power outlet properly wired and polarized?
Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.

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Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a properly grounded 3 prong outlet.

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Has a household fuse been blown, or has a circuit 
breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem 
continues, call an electrician.

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Is the main or regulator gas shutoff valve in the off 
position?
See Installation Instructions.

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Is the range properly connected to the gas supply?
Contact a trained repair specialist or see Installation 
Instructions.

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Is this 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.

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Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.

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Are the burner ports clogged?
See “Surface Burners” section.

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Are the burner ports clogged? 
See “Surface Burners” section.

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Are the burner caps positioned properly?
See “Surface Burners” section.

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Is the air/gas mixture correct?
Contact a designated service technician to check the air/gas 
mixture, or see the Installation Instructions.

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Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly. 
Contact a trained repair specialist.

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Is the burner wet?
Let it dry.

Noises that may be heard during the Bake and Broil operations:

Whooshing, Poof, Clicking, Snaps, Pop

These sounds are normal operational noises that can be heard 
each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during the cycle.

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A pop can be heard when the 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.

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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.

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A whooshing or poof sound is heard when the Bake or Broil 
burner ignites.

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On some models, a clicking sound can be heard when the 
convection fan relay cycles on and off.

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Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.

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Is the proper cookware being used?
Use cookware with a flat bottom. See “Cookware” section.

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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 

¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.