Troubleshooting - Whirlpool GLT3057 Use & Care Manual

CONTROL
PANEL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
Cleaning Method:
• Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
• All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Cleaning Method:
• Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
• Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):
Use the most aggressive cycle.
• Gas Grate & Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
SURFACE BURNERS
Sealed Burner models
See "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate Surface burner makes popping noises
• Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
• Is the burner wet?
Let it dry.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Surface burners will not operate
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than 1/2"(1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Is this 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.
Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
Are the burner ports clogged?
See "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
• Is the proper cookware being used?
See "Cookware" section.
• Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See "Cooktop Controls" section.
• Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
• Are the burner ports clogged?
See "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
• On models with caps, are the burner caps positioned
properly?
See "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly.
Contact a service technician or see "Assistance or Service"
section.