Whirlpool CES365H - Manual (Page 36)

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I
NDICATOR LIGHTS FLASH
C
OOKING RESULTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Cookware not level
on cooktop • Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.)
• Insert coil correctly.
• Use cookware with a flat bottom.
Excessive heat on cooktop
in areas around cookware
• Choose cookware the same size or slightly larger than the element.
The oven temperature
seems too low or too high • Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature
control” section.)
Slow baking or roasting
• Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in oven.
• Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides.
• Position rack higher in oven.
• Decrease oven temperature 15
°
to 25
°
F.
• Increase baking or roasting time.
• Increase temperature 25
°
F.
• Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in when
preheating is recommended.
• Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides.
• Open oven door to check food when timer signals shortest time suggested
in recipe.
• Oven peeking can make cooking times longer.
• Level the range.
• Bake in center of oven with 2 inches of space around each pan.
• Check to make sure batter is level in pan.
• Shield edge with foil.
Baked items too brown
on bottom
Unevenly baked items
Crust edge browns
before pie is done
(Check to see if liquids
are level in cookware)
PROBLEM
The oven on and heat-
ing indicator lights flash
The heating and door
locked/cleaning indica-
tor lights flash
CAUSE
• You cannot bake, broil, or clean. Call for service. (See “If You Need Assis-
tance or Service” on page 37.)
• The door lock has failed. Call for service. (See “If You Need Assistance or
Service” on page 37.)
If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 37.