Whirlpool WFG540H0ES User Instructions page 15

PROBLEM
Oven burner flames are yellow
or noisy
Oven temperature too high or
too low
Convection fan not working
Display shows messages
Clean cycle did not work on all
spills
Mineral deposits are left on
the oven bottom after the
Clean cycle
Oven cooking results not what
expected
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Range converted improperly
Oven temperature needs
adjustment.
The convection cycle is in the first
5 minutes of operation.
Oven door is open.
Power failure (display shows
flashing time)
Error code (display shows letter
followed by number)
Start needs to be pressed so a
cycle can begin (display shows
"PUSH" or "PSH").
Range is in Sabbath Mode (display
shows "SAb").
Several cooking cycles between
Clean cycles or spills on oven walls
and doors
Tap water was used in the Clean
cycle.
Range is not level.
Range is not level.
The temperature set was incorrect.
Oven temperature needs
adjustment.
Oven was not preheated.
Racks were positioned improperly.
Not enough air circulation around
bakeware
Darker browning of food caused by
dull or dark bakeware
Lighter browning of food caused
by shiny or light colored bakeware
Batter distributed unevenly in pan
Incorrect length of cooking time
was used.
Oven door was not closed.
Oven door was opened during
cooking.
Rack is too close to bake burner,
making baked items too brown on
bottom.
Pie crusts browning too quickly
SOLUTIONS
If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or
see cover for contact information.
See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven
Controls" section.
This is normal. The convection fan will start running
approximately 5 minutes into the cycle.
If the oven door is opened during convention cooking, the fan
will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven
door is closed.
Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed.
See "Clock" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section.
Depending on your model, press 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.
Press CANCEL to exit Sabbath Mode.
Run additional Clean cycles. Use the AquaLift™ Technology
Cleaning Kit. affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner or
affresh™ Cooktop Cleaner can be used for stubborn soils. See
the "Accessories" and "Clean Cycle" sections for more
information.
Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a
cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar
residue.
Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom
during the Clean cycle. Level the range. See the Installation
Instructions.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a
cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar
residue.
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven
Controls" section.
See "Baking and Roasting" section.
See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
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.
Check that batter is level in the pan.
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.
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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