Whirlpool WFC150M0EW3 User Instructions page 14

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PROBLEM
Oven will not operate
Oven temperature
too high or too low
Oven indicator lights flash
Display shows messages
Self-Cleaning cycle
will not operate
Oven cooking results not
what expected
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
Delay start is set.
Control lock is on.
Control is in Demo mode.
Electronic oven control set
incorrectly.
Oven temperature needs
adjustment.
Power to range is turned on
or restored.
Power failure (display shows
flashing time).
Error code (display shows letter
followed by number).
The Start keypad needs to be
pressed so a cycle can begin
(display shows "PUSH" or "PSH").
The oven door is not closed.
The Self-Cleaning function has
not been entered correctly.
A Timed Cooking function has
been entered.
The range is in Sabbath mode.
Range is not level.
The temperature set was incorrect. Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Oven temperature is needs
adjustment.
Oven was not preheated.
Racks were positioned improperly.
Not enough air circulation around
bakeware.
Batter distributed unevenly in pan.
Darker browning of food caused
by dull or dark bakeware.
Lighter browning of food
caused by shiny or light-colored
bakeware.
Incorrect length of cooking time
was used.
Oven door was not closed.
Oven door was opened
during cooking.
Oven door was open for too long.
Rack is too close to bake burner,
making baked items too brown
on bottom.
Pie crusts browning too quickly.
SOLUTIONS
See the "Cook Time" section.
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 showroom.
See the "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven
Controls" section.
See "Control Display" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
If the indicator light(s) keep(s) flashing, call for service. See cover
for contact information.
Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed.
See the "Clock" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section.
Depending on your model, press the CANCEL to clear the
display. See "Control Display" in the "Electronic Oven Controls"
section. If it reappears, call for service. See cover for contact
information.
See the "Start" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section.
Make sure the oven door is fully closed.
See the "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section.
See the "Cook Time" section.
See the "Sabbath Mode" section.
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven
Controls" section.
See the "Baking and Roasting" section.
See the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
See the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
Check that batter is level in the pan.
Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher
position in the oven.
Move rack to a lower position in the oven.
Adjust cooking time.
Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements
will shut off until the oven door is closed.
Move rack to higher position in the oven.
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce
baking temperature.

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