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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/Oven Temperature Controls” section.

Baking results not what expected

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Was the oven preheated?

Wait for oven to preheat before

placing food in oven.

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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 appliance level?

Level the appliance. See the

Installation Instructions.

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Are baked items too brown on the bottom?

Decrease oven

temperature 10

F to 30°F (5°C to 15°C).

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Are crust edges browning early?

Use aluminum foil to

cover the edge of the crust.

Slow baking or roasting

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Was the oven preheated?

Wait for oven to preheat before

placing food in oven.

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Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?

See

“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

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Is the proper length of time being used?

Increase baking or

roasting time.

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Is the proper temperature set?

Increase temperature

25°F (15°C).

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Has the oven door been opened while cooking?

Oven

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

Broiler burner fails to light

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Is the ignition system broken?

Contact a designated

service technician to replace it.

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Is the pilot light out?

Light the oven burner pilot. (See “Pilot

Lights” section.)

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

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

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, follow the instructions below.

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.

If you need replacement parts

If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you
only use FSP

replacement parts. FSP

replacement parts will fit

right and work right because they are made with the same
precision used to build every new ESTATE

appliance.

To locate FSP

replacement parts in your area, call our Customer

Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest designated
ESTATE

service center.

In the U.S.A.

Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center
toll free: 1-800-253-1301.

Our consultants provide assistance with:

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Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.

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Installation information.

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Use and maintenance procedures.

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Accessory and repair parts sales.

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Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing
impaired, limited vision, etc.).

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Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and
service companies. Whirlpool designated service technicians
are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-
warranty service, anywhere in the United States.

To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your
area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool
Corporation with any questions or concerns at:

Estate Brand Home Appliances
Customer Interaction Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.