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COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
■
Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements are
cool.
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
BURNER BOWLS (on some models)
Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls,
make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the OFF
position.
Remove the coil element by pushing the edge of the coil element
toward the receptacle. Lift it enough to clear the burner bowl. Pull
the coil element straight away from the receptacle to remove. Lift
out the burner bowl.
Cleaning Method:
Chrome burner bowls
Wash frequently in warm, soapy water. (It is not recommended to
wash chrome bowls in a dishwasher.) A mild abrasive cleaner and
a plastic scrubber can be used to remove stubborn stains.
For heavily soiled bowls, place an ammonia soaked paper towel
on the stains and allow to soak for a short time, then gently scrub
with a plastic scrubber.
OVEN RACKS
Cleaning Method:
■
Steel-wool pad
■
For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide, a light
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help
them slide.
STORAGE DRAWER OR WARMING DRAWER (on some
models)
Check that storage drawer or warming is cool and empty before
cleaning.
Cleaning Method:
■
Mild detergent
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use oven cleaners on models with self-clean.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching,
pitting, or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
■
See the “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section, if available on your
model.
Oven Light
The oven light is a standard 40 watt appliance bulb. Before
replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the
control knobs are in the off position.
To Replace:
1.
Unplug range or disconnect power.
2.
Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven
counterclockwise to remove.
3.
Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
4.
Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5.
Plug in range or reconnect power.
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.
www.whirlpool.com
Operation
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Nothing will operate
Power supply cord is unplugged.
Plug into a grounded outlet.
Household fuse is blown, or a
circuit breaker is tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
The control displays an F9 or
F9 E0 error code.
The electrical outlet in the home may be miswired. Contact
a qualified electrician to verify the electrical supply.
Cooktop will not operate
The control knob is not set
correctly.
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
On ceramic glass models, the
oven control lockout is set.
See the “Control Lock” keypad feature in the “Feature
Guide” section.
Excessive heat around
cookware on cooktop
Cookware that is not 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.
Cooktop cooking results not
what expected
Control knob set to incorrect
heat level.
See the “Cooktop Use” section.
Range is not level.
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Cooktop element cycles
on and off on High setting
Element cycling due to a
temperature limiter.
This is normal operation. The element may cycle on and off
to keep the cooktop from overheating.
