why does my Westinghouse WLE oven stop working with a flashing clock?
after interrupted power, a flashing electronic clock can prevent a covered WLE oven operating until time is set. an automatic cooking setting can also leave heating off.
model scope: for the electronic-clock versions covered by the WLE cooker guide; a mechanical reminder timer works differently.
this concerns the electronic-clock versions in the WLE guide, not a clock feature assumed for every WLE model. a mechanical reminder timer requires its own method.
wait for household power to return and leave function and temperature knobs off while following the clock instructions. the linked guide covers the documented three-button mode and + / - controls, then cancelling unwanted automatic cooking before selecting a fresh function and temperature. do not apply that sequence to a different timer layout. repeated fuse or circuit trips require electrical service; do not remove the rear cover or inspect fixed wiring.
first checks
- match the timer first
confirm the documented electronic layout and keep cooking knobs off while setting the time after power returns.
possible causes
- time of day not set after interrupted power
- clock still set for automatic cooking
solutions
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