Whirlpool Oven: Causes of Uneven Cooking

Burnt cookies or an underdone roast are undoubtedly disappointing, but before you blame your culinary skills, uneven cooking may be the culprit. What do you do when your oven cooks unevenly? Before assessing for a malfunction, ensure the oven is level and properly preheated. Troubleshoot a Whirlpool oven not cooking evenly with these likely causes and solutions.

Understanding the Root Causes Behind Uneven Cooking in Whirlpool Ovens

A part failure often causes uneven cooking in a Whirlpool oven. Nonetheless, there are instances where a simple tweak in your usage or a do-it-yourself solution can resolve the issue. Before diving into troubleshooting specific malfunctions, let’s explore some common reasons for uneven cooking that can be quickly addressed.

Common Oven Issues

Occasionally, making minor adjustments or modifications to your user practice can resolve issues with a Whirlpool oven that is not cooking properly.

To address uneven cooking, follow these troubleshooting steps:

• The oven isn’t level: Make sure the racks rest evenly in the oven. If a carpenter’s level shows that the oven is installed unevenly, it may need to be re-installed by a professional
• The door is opened frequently: Keep the oven door closed as much as possible to contain heat and maintain cooking times.
• Failure to preheat: Always allow the oven adequate time to preheat to its set temperature before cooking. Failure to preheat can elongate cooking times and cause excessive browning on top of foods.
• Wrong cookware: Dark pans absorb heat, resulting in deeper browning. If your food is too browned for your liking, try using shiny pans that reflect heat and reduce browning.

Calibration Required for Whirlpool Oven

The manufacturer initially calibrates most ovens to reflect the set temperature accurately. However, as time passes and the oven endures years of heating and temperature fluctuations, the precision of its temperature can diminish. Sometimes, even a new oven’s accuracy may not align with one’s cooking preferences. But fret not, in both situations, there is a solution: recalibrating the oven’s temperature.

A simple test to determine whether your oven requires recalibration is to bake a batch of biscuits. If, despite following the baking directions diligently, the biscuits turn out uneven or undercooked, it serves as a reliable indication that your oven’s thermostat needs calibration.

The procedures for recalibrating the temperature of your oven may differ based on the model. To ensure accuracy, consulting the user manual is highly recommended to determine the specific steps for your oven. The temperature can be adjusted in increments, often as much as 35℉, to achieve greater precision.

Malfunctioning On The Oven Heating Element

The interior of electric ovens has heating elements at the top and bottom to generate heat for cooking. When working correctly, the heating elements generate a steady, even heat and uniform red glow. A Whirlpool oven not working correctly may have a burned-out heating element, resulting in food that’s underdone on the top or bottom.

You may identify further indications of a burnt-out heating element, such as:

• Dark spots or blistering
• Breakage
• Lack of continuity with multimeter testing

A burned-out heating element can result from the high temperatures of an oven’s self-cleaning function. This is why most oven maintenance tips recommend using a natural oven cleaner instead of the self-clean feature. Since it can’t be repaired, a burned-out heating element should be professionally replaced.

Failure On Oven Temperature Sensor 

A failed temperature sensor can also be responsible for a Whirlpool oven not heating adequately. The sensor’s resistance rises as the oven’s temperature increases, signaling the control board for more or less heat to maintain the temperature. If the sensor wears out, the control board won’t receive the signal to provide or restrict heat, resulting in under or overdone food.

Sometimes, the sensor may be too close to the oven wall, and moving it can restore accurate readings. However, if an ohmmeter shows that the sensor no longer shows resistance, it requires professional replacement.

Convection Fan Not Working Properly

Is your Whirlpool oven with convection capability failing to cook evenly? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! 

Cooked food with faster cooking times, all thanks to the magical convection fan. But wait, if this fan isn’t functioning correctly, your meals might take longer or be unevenly cooked. 

There are a few culprits behind a misbehaving convection fan – a failed motor, a broken blade, or even a sneaky obstruction. Luckily, many obstructions can be easily removed to restore the fan’s function. However, if a blade is broken or our trusty multimeter shows no continuity, it’s time to give the fan a heroic replacement! 

Worry not; your local oven repair service is here to save the day! Whether it’s fixing a Whirlpool oven that refuses to cook evenly or tackling any other malfunction, our skilled technicians at Appliance Cowboys are just a call away! You can also schedule an online appointment with us today!