If you need assistance or service, Before calling for assistance – Whirlpool SF317PEY User Manual
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I F Y O U N E E D A S S I S T A N C E O R S E R V I C E
If You Need Assistance
Or Service
This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines
possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you
what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help
or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance's complete
model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond
properly to your request.
1. Before calling for assistance ...
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Please
check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Nothing will
operate
The power cord is not plugged
into a live circuit with proper
voltage.
Range is not properly connected
to gas supply.
A household fuse has blown or
a circuit breaker has tripped.
Controls are not set correctly.
The flow of combustion and/or
ventilation air to the range is
blocked.
Plug the power cord into a live circuit
with proper voltage. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Contact an authorized WhirlpooP**
service technician to reconnect range
to gas supply. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Replace household fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
Reset controls, if needed.
Remove blockage to airflow to and
around range.
The oven will not
operate
The Oven Temperature Control
is not turned to a temperature
setting.
Push in and turn the Oven Temperature
Control to a temperature setting.
Burner fails to
light
The power cord is not plugged
into a live circuit with proper
voltage.
A household fuse has blown or
a circuit breaker has tripped.
Burner ports are clogged.
Plug the power cord into a live circuit
with proper voltage. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Replace household fuse or reset circuit
breaker. In case of prolonged power
failure, manually light burners (see
page 8).
Clean with a straight pin (see page 18).
Burner flames
are uneven
Burner ports are clogged.
Clean with a straight pin (see page 18). If
this fails, call an authorized Whirlpool**
service technician for service.
Burner flames lift
off ports, are
yellow, or are
noisy when
turned off
Contact an authorized Whirlpool**
service technician to check air/gas
mixture.
Burner makes
popping noise
when on
Burner is wet from washing.
Let dry.
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