Troubleshooting - Whirlpool  WFG510S0AW Use & Care Manual

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PROBLEM
Nothing will operate
Surface burners will not
operate
Surface burner flames are
uneven, yellow and/or noisy
Excessive heat around
cookware on cooktop
Cooktop cooking results not
what expected
Oven will not operate
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TROUBLESHOOTING

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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Power supply cord is unplugged.
Household fuse is blown or a
circuit breaker is tripped.
Main or regulator gas shutoff
valve is in the off position.
The range is improperly
connected to the gas supply.
The control knob is not set
correctly.
Air in the gas lines
Clogged burner ports
Clogged burner ports
Burner caps positioned
improperly
Range converted improperly
Cookware and flame are not
matched.
Improper cookware
Control knob set to incorrect heat
level
Range is not level
Air in the gas lines
Control is locked.
Control is in Demo Mode.
Electronic oven control set
incorrectly
SOLUTIONS
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
See the Installation Instructions.
Contact a trained repair specialist or see Installation
Instructions.
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
If this is the first time the surface burners have been used, turn
on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from the
gas lines.
See "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
See "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
See "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or
see cover for contact information.
The cookware should be centered above the burner with the
bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should be adjusted
so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a
well fitting lid, and the material should be of a medium to heavy
thickness.
See "Cooktop Use" section.
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
If this is the first time the oven has been used, turn on any one
of the surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines.
Press and hold START for 3 seconds to unlock.
Press and hold START TIME for 10 seconds to exit Demo
Mode. Demo Mode is used for display models in a showroom.
See "Electronic Oven Controls" section.