Whirlpool GW395LEG, Manual

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DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Oven will not operate. Electronic oven control is not set prop-
erly.
A delay start has been programmed.
Reset the oven control (see the Use &
Care Guide for instructions describing
the function you are operating).
Range is not plugged in.
A household fuse or circuit breaker
has opened.
Burner ports are clogged.
Burner fails to light.
Burner flames are uneven. Burner ports are clogged. Clean burner ports with straight pin.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Certain procedures in this section require
electrical tests or measurements while power
is applied to the range. Exercise extreme
caution at all times. If test points are not
easily accessible, disconnect power, attach
test equipment, and reapply power to test.
Wait for the start time to be reached.
Plug power cord into a live AC outlet.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Clean burner ports with straight pin.
Burner flames lift off ports, are yel-
low, or are noisy when turned off.
Adjust air shutters for bake or broil
burners.
Top burner ports are clogged. Clean
or replace burner.
The air-to-gas mixture is incorrect.
Burner is wet. Burner makes “popping” noise when
on.
It is normal for all four burners to spark
briefly when:
• A draft is blowing on the burners.
• A very large pot on burner causes
flame to be unstable.
• The burner is turned on but has not
ignited.
Continuous sparking may be caused
when:
• A switch contact is wet.
• There is a faulty spark module.
• The wall outlet wiring is not
correct.
Burners spark.
Allow burner to dry.
Allow switch to dry.
Replace the spark module.
Rewire wall outlet.