“Just received the range. When you turn on the oven there is a loud click and then a burst (poof sound) when the gas ignites. I had a friend listen to it and she said it wasn't normal.Why does it do this? It is very loud... and why the horrible smell?”
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My directions that came with my new Whirlpool range says I must wipe down the inside of the over with warm soapy water to eliminate the excess coatings from the manufacturing state. Once I did that and heated the oven up a couple of times before using, the smell went away. There was some smoke prior to the wipe down of the entire. It since has disappeared. See instructions.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.First use of the oven: it will create a smell... Goes away after first use. The ignitor is electric and the "poof* is the gas igniting at startup. Mine is noticable but certainly not loud ! But then again we all have individual hearing sensitivities... Loud for one may be just a whisper to another. If the smell doesn't stop after a few uses call support. If it smells like rotten eggs: TURN OFF THE UNIT, AIR OUT THE HOUSE AND CALL SUPPORT AFTER THE GAS HAS CLEARED, YOU'VE GOT A GAS LEAK.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Sounds normal for a gas range the poof sound you are hearing is the gas igniting. Not as loud from top burners but will be a similar sound but poof sound will be louder due to its in a closed area. Not sure about the smell unless you spilled something or you are just smelling the gas.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hello, Suzanne. The normal operation of the Whirlpool® Range will include several noises that may be heard each time the bake or broil burners ignite during the cooking cycle. Gas valves may make a "popping" sound when opening or closing, igniters will "click" several times until a flame is sensed, and a "poof" sound is heard when a bake or broil burner ignites. Also, odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled. The more your Whirlpool® Range is used, the quicker these things will go away. We hope this answers your questions!
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