Troubleshooting - Whirlpool WFG510S0AT0 User Instructions

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
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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.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Nothing will operate Power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Household fuse is blown or a Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
circuit breaker is tripped, continues, call an electrician.
Main or regulator gas shutoff See the Installation Instructions.
valve is in the off position.
Surface burners will not
operate
The range is improperly
connected to the gas supply.
Contact a trained repair specialist or see Installation
Instructions.
The control knob is not set Push in knob before turning to a setting.
correctly.
Air in the gas lines 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.
Clogged burner ports See "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
Surface burner flames are
uneven, yellow and/or noisy
Clogged burner ports See "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
Burner caps positioned See "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
improperly
Range converted improperly If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or
see cover for contact information.
Excessive heat around Cookware and flame are not The cookware should be centered above the burner with the
cookware on cooktop matched, bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should be adjusted
so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.
Cooktop cooking results not Improper cookware Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a
what expected well fitting lid, and the material should be of a medium to heavy
thickness.
Control knob set to incorrect heat See "Cooktop Use" section.
level
Oven will not operate
Range is not level
Air in the gas lines
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.
Control is locked. Press and hold START for 3 seconds to unlock.
Control is in Demo Mode. Press and hold START TIME for 10 seconds to exit Demo
Mode. Demo Mode is used for display models in a showroom.
Electronic oven control set See "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
incorrectly
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