Whirlpool SF315PEK User Manual
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Cookware not level on cooktop
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Is the range level?
Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.)
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.)
Use cookware with a flat bottom. (See “Cookware” 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.
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.
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Are the right side surface burners rotated toward each
other?
See "Burner Rotation" section.
other?
See "Burner Rotation" section.
Oven will not operate
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Is the power outlet properly wired and polarized?
Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.
Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.
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Is this the first time the oven has been used?
Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air
from the gas lines.
Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air
from the gas lines.
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Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See “Electronic Oven Control” section.
See “Electronic Oven Control” section.
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On some models, is the Oven Lockout set?
See “Oven Lockout” section.
See “Oven Lockout” section.
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Is the main or regulator gas shutoff in the off position?
Contact a designated service technician or see the
Installation Instructions.
Contact a designated service technician or see the
Installation Instructions.
Oven makes muffled ticking noise when in use
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This is normal and occurs when the oven burner cycles on
and off to hold the set oven temperature.
and off to hold the set oven temperature.
Oven burner flames are uneven, yellow, or noisy
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Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact
a trained repair specialist.
The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact
a trained repair specialist.
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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.
Contact a designated service technician to check the air/gas
mixture or see the Installation Instructions.
Oven temperature too high or too low
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Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.
Display shows messages
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Is the display showing “PF”?
There has been a power failure. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear
the display. Reset the clock, if needed. See “Clock” section.
There has been a power failure. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear
the display. Reset the clock, if needed. See “Clock” section.
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Is the display showing “F” followed by a number?
Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. If an "F" code
appears again, contact a trained repair specialist.
Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. If an "F" code
appears again, contact a trained repair specialist.
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Has a delay start been set?
See “Timed Cooking” section.
See “Timed Cooking” section.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
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Is the proper cookware being used?
See “Cookware” section.
See “Cookware” section.
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Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See “Cooktop Controls” section.
See “Cooktop 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.
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.
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
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Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
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.
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.
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
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Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Decrease oven temperature 15
Decrease oven temperature 15
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F to 25°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.
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.
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.
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
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Is the proper length of time being used?
Increase baking or roasting time.
Increase baking or roasting time.
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Is the proper temperature set?
Increase temperature 25°F (15°C).
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.
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.
Contact a designated service technician to replace it.
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Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit
breaker been tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
breaker been tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.