Troubleshooting - Westinghouse WFE914SB User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Faults
If there is a problem with the oven and/or grill, please:
• Check the points listed below before calling for
service. It may be possible to avoid a call by fixing
the problem yourself – and so continue cooking.
PROBLEM
Oven or grill not working
Oven not heating enough
Light & fans on continuously
Oven not working
Oven light not working
Cooker smoking when first
used
Too much condensation
building up when baking
Smells when first using oven
Timer flashing
Burner will not light even
though the sparker is
working
No spark is obtained when
control knob is activated
Flames uneven or tending
to lift
NOTE: Only authorised personnel should carry out servicing. If the household fuse continues to blow, call the Customer Care Centre. In the
event of a power failure the gas burners may be lit with a hand held igniter and used. Take care to avoid letting unburnt gas flow for more
than 5 seconds when attempting to light the burner.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Power not turned on
Household fuse blown
Controls incorrectly set
Circuit breaker tripped
Clock not set
Demo Mode 'ON' (for WFE946, WVE916,
WVEP916 & WFEP915)
Child Lock 'ON' (for WFE946 & WFE916)
Foil or trays on bottom of oven
Timer not in manual mode
Timer not in manual mode
Household fuse blown
Household fuse blown
Circuit breaker tripped
Lamp blown or loose in socket
Protective oils being removed
Too much water used when cooking
Protective oils being removed
Power failure or interruption
Knob not held down long enough in 'High'
position for flame safeguard (where fitted)
to engage
Gas supply valve turned off
Wrong knob turned off
Port blockage in ignition area
Ignition spark plugs wet or dirty
Electricity supply is disconnected or
switched off
Ignition spark plugs wet or dirty
Flame ports blocked or wet
Burner incorrectly fitted
NOTE: We may charge for service even in the guarantee
period if your problem is due to the causes listed below.
WHAT TO DO
Switch on electricity
Check fuses
Reset controls
Check circuit breaker
Set time of day on timer
Deactivate DEMO Mode. Refer to 'Using
your oven'
Deactivate Child Lock. Refer to 'Using
your oven'
Remove foil or trays
Set timer to manual mode
Set timer to manual mode
Check fuses
Check fuses
Check circuit breaker
Replace or tighten lamp
Turn grill on high for 30 mins and then
the oven on 220°C for 1 hour
Reduce amount of water
Leave oven door open after cooking
This is normal
Reset time of day
Repeat lighting procedure and hold
knob down for 5 seconds in 'High'
position
Turn on gas supply to appliance
Ensure the knob you are turning
corresponds to the burner you wish to
light
Ensure the ports in the ignition area are
clean and dry
Dry or clean ignition spark plugs
Switch on electricity or check fuses
Dry or clean ignition spark plugs
Clean or dry flame ports
Ensure this component is fitted
correctly
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TROUBLESHOOTING