Whirlpool RF350PXH Manuel D’Utilisation
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the
cost of an unnecessary service call.
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.
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.
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.
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
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On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?
See “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls” section.
See “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls” 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.
Oven will not operate
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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 Control Lock set?
See “Control Lock” section.
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.
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. On some models, reset the clock, if needed. See
“Clock” section.
There has been a power failure. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear
the display. On some models, 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
reappears, call for service. See “Assistance or Service”
section.
Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. If an “F” code
reappears, call for service. See “Assistance or Service”
section.
Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate
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Is the oven door open?
Close the oven door all the way.
Close the oven door all the way.
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Has START/ENTER been pressed?
Press START/ENTER.
Press START/ENTER.
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On some models, 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 “Control Knobs” section.
See “Control Knobs” section.
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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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On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?
See “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls” section.
See “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls” section.
Oven cooking results not what expected
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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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Is the proper temperature set?
Double check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Double check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
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Is the proper oven temperature calibration set?
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.
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Was the oven preheated?
See “Baking and Roasting” section.
See “Baking and Roasting” section.
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Is the proper bakeware being used?
See “Bakeware” section.
See “Bakeware” section.
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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 proper length of time being used?
Adjust cooking time.
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.
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.
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.
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust.