WFE500M4HS User Manual

Loading ...

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, or

visit www.whirlpool.com/product_help. In Canada, visit http://www.whirlpool.ca.

In the U.S.A.:

Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances

Customer eXperience Centre

553 Benson Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Operation

Problem Possible Causes Solutions

Nothing will operate

Power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into a grounded outlet.

Household fuse is blown or a

circuit breaker is tripped.

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem

continues, call an electrician.

Cooktop will not operate

The control knob is set incorrectly. Push in knob before turning to a setting.

Excessive heat around

cookware on cooktop

Cookware that is not the

propersize.

Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area,

element, or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more

than

" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.

Cooktop cooking results not

what expected

Control knob set to incorrect

heat level.

See the “Cooktop Use” section.

Range is not level. Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.

Cooktop element cycles

on and off on High setting

Element cycling due to a

temperature limiter.

This is normal operation. The element may cycle on and off

tokeep the cooktop from overheating.

Oven temperature

too high or too low

Oven temperature needs

adjustment.

See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Oven Controls” section.

Oven indicator lights ﬂash

Elements are turning on and off. The oven indicator light will turn on and off when the bake or

broil elements turn on and off. This is normal to keep a precise

temperature.

Oven cooking results not

what expected

Range is not level. Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.

The temperature set wasincorrect. Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.

Oven was not preheated. See “Baking and Roasting” section.

Racks were positioned improperly. See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

Not enough air circulation around

bakeware.

See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

Batter distributed unevenly in pan. Check that batter is level in the pan.

Darker browning of food caused

by dull or dark bakeware.

Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher

position in the oven.

Lighter browning of food caused

by shiny or light colored bakeware.

Move rack to a lower position in the oven.

Incorrect length of cooking time

was used.

Adjust cooking time.

Oven door was not closed. Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.

Oven door was opened

duringcooking.

Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer

cooking times.

Oven door was open for too long. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements

will shut off until the oven door is closed.

Rack is too close to bake burner,

making baked items too brown

onbottom.

Move rack to higher position in the oven.

Pie crusts browning too quickly. Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce

baking temperature.

In Canada:

Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances

Customer eXperience Centre

200 - 6750 Century Ave

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7

Loading ...

User Manual - Page 11