Whirlpool FGC355Y Use And Care Manual page 25

If You Need Assistance
Or Service
This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines
possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you
what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our toll-free telephone number for help or
calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance's complete
model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond
properly to your request.
1. Before calling for assistance . . .
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Please
check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call.
PROBLEM
Nothing will
operate
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The power cord is not plugged
into a live circuit with proper
voltage.
Range is not properly connected
to gas supply.
A household fuse has blown or
a circuit breaker has tripped.
Controls are not set correctly.
The flow of combustion andlor
ventilation air to the range is
blocked.
SOLUTION
Plug the power cord into a live circuit
with proper voltage. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Contact an authorized Roper service
technician to reconnect range to gas
supply. (See Installation Instructions.)
Replace household fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
Reset controls, if needed.
Remove blockage to airflow to and
around range.
The oven will not The Oven Temperature Control Turn the Oven Temperature Control to
operate is not turned to a temperature
a temperature setting.
setting.
Burner fails to
light
The power cord is not plugged
into a live circuit with proper
vottage.
A household fuse has blown or
a circuit breaker has tripped.
Burner ports are clogged.
Plug the power cord into a live circuit
with proper voltage. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Replace household fuse or reset circuit
breaker. In case of prolonged power
failure, manually light burners (sea
page
8).
Clean with a straight pin (see page 17
and 22).
Burner flames
are uneven
Burner ports are clogged. Clean with a straight pin (see page 17
and 22). If this fails, call an authorized
Roper service technician for service.
Burner flames lift
off ports, are
yellow, or are
noisy when
turned off
Contact an authorized Roper service
technician to check air/gas mixture.
Burner makes
popping noise
when on
Burner is wet from washing. Let dry.
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