Kenmore 664.7512 Use & Care Manual page 23

Problem Possible Causes
Oven cooking Range is not level
results not what
The temperature set was incorrect
expected
Oven temperature is calibrated
incorrectly
Oven was not preheated
Racks were positioned improperly
Not enough air circulation around
bakeware
Batter distributed unevenly in pan
Darker browning of food caused by
dull or dark bakeware
Lighter browning of food caused by
shiny or light-colored bakeware
Incorrect length of cooking time
was used
Oven door was not closed
Oven door was opened during
cooking
Rack is too close to bake burner,
making baked items too brown on
bottom
Pie crusts browning too quickly
Solutions
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven
Controls" section.
See the "Baking and Roasting" section.
See the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
See the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
Check that batter is level in the pan.
Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher
position in the oven.
Move rack to a lower position in the oven.
Adjust cooking time.
Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Peeking into the oven releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
Move rack to higher position in the oven.
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce
baking temperature.
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