Before You Call - Magic Chef WT-TOD User Manual

Before You Call for Service
For most concerns, try these
first:
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Check if oven controls have been prop-
erly set.
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Check to be sure plug is securely inserted
into receptacle.
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Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or
replace fuse.
•
Check power supply.
Part or all of appliance does
not work.
•
Check if surface and/or oven controls
have been properly set. See pgs. 3 & 7.
Glass-ceramic surface shows
wear.
1. Tiny scratches or abrasions.
• Make sure cooktop and pan bottom
are clean. Do not slide glass or metal
pans across top. Make sure pan bot-
tom is not rough. Use the recom-
mended cleaning agents. See pg. 9.
2. Metal marks.
• Do not slide metal pans across top.
When cool, clean with Cooktop
Cleaning Creme. See pg. 9.
3. Brown streaks and specks.
• Spills not removed promptly. Wiping
with soiled cloth or sponge. Pan
bottom not clean.
4. Areas with a metallic sheen.
• Mineral deposits from water and food.
5. Pitting or flaking.
• Sugary boilovers that were not
removed promptly. See pg. 9.
Baking results not as expected
or differ from previous oven.
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Make sure the oven vent has not been
blocked. See pg. 8 for location.
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Check to make sure range is level.
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Temperatures often vary between a new
oven and an old one. As ovens age, the
oven temperature often "drifts" and may
become hotter or cooler.
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Check rack positions. See pg. 8.
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See "Cooking Made Simple" for more
information on bakeware and baking.
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Check the oven temperature selected.
Make sure oven is preheated when recipe
or directions recommend preheat.
Food not broiling properly or
smokes excessively.
•
Check oven rack positions. Food may be
too close to element.
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Broil element was not preheated.
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Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never
line the broiler insert with foil.
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Oven door was closed during broiling.
Leave the door open to the first stop posi-
tion (about 4 inches).
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Trim fat from meat before broiling.
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A soiled broiler pan was used.
Moisture collects in oven or on
oven window (select models).
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This is normal when cooking foods high
in moisture.
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Excessive moisture was used when clean-
ing the window.
There is a strong odor or light
smoke when oven is turned on.
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This is normal for a new range and will
disappear after a few uses.
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Turning on a ventilation fan will help
remove the smoke and/or odor.
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There are excessive food soils on the oven
bottom.
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