Siemens HE2224 U Use And Care Manual page 36

The Oven
Table 9: Oven Troubleshooting Chart
Oven Problem
The oven mode or temperature selected
or the numbers selected do not appear in
the display
Oven door is locked and will not release,
even after cooling
Oven is not heating
Oven is not cooking evenly
Baking results are not as expected
Food takes longer to cook than expected
Food is overcooked
Convection Bake Results are not as
expected
Oven temperature is too hot or too cold
Oven light is not working properly
Oven light will not turn off
Cannot remove lens cover on light
Oven will not Self-Clean properly
Clock and timer are not working properly
Porcelain chips
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The knob was turned too rapidly. Turn knob slower until correct wording or
temperature appears. Review manual instructions when setting clock,
timer, or Self-Clean.
Turn the oven off at the circuit breaker and wait 5 minutes. Turn breaker
back on. The oven should reset itself and will be operable.
Check circuit breaker or fuse box to your house. Make sure there is proper
electrical power to the oven. Be sure oven temperature has been selected.
Adjust oven calibration if necessary (see "Change the Oven Temperature
Offset" on page 12). Refer to cooking charts for recommended rack posi-
tion.
Refer to cooking charts for recommended rack position. Check "Getting the
Most Out of Your Oven" on page 20 for tips and suggestions. Adjust oven
calibration if necessary (see "Change the Oven Temperature Offset" on
page 12).
The oven is carefully calibrated to provide accurate results. However, the
temperature can be offset if food is consistently too brown or too light. See
"Change the Oven Temperature Offset" on page 12.
The oven is carefully calibrated to provide accurate results. However, the
temperature can be offset if food is consistently too brown or too light. See
"Change the Oven Temperature Offset" on page 12.
If the Automatic Convection Conversion Feature is turned off, the tempera-
ture must be manually reduced by 25°F. If the feature is active, the temper-
ature is automatically adjusted. See "Turn Automatic Convection
Conversion ON or OFF" on page 13 for more information. Refer to cooking
charts and tips for rack positions, cooking times and pan selection. Adjust
oven calibration if necessary. See"Change the Oven Temperature Offset"
on page 12.
The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See "Change the Oven Tempera-
ture Offset" on page 12.
Replace or reinsert the light bulb if loose or defective. Touching the bulb
with fingers may cause the bulb to burn out.
Check for obstruction in oven door. Check to see if hinge is bent. When the
Sabbath feature is activated, the oven light will stay on or off (as selected
during set-up) during the entire Sabbath mode.
There may be soil build-up around the lens cover. Wipe lens cover area
with a clean dry towel prior to attempting to remove the lens cover.
Allow the oven to cool before running Self-Clean. Always wipe out loose
soils or heavy spillovers before running Self-Clean. If oven is badly soiled,
set oven for a five-hour Self-Clean. See "Preparing the Oven for Self
Clean" on page 28.
Make sure there is electrical power to oven. See Clock and Timer sections.
When oven racks are removed and replaced, always tilt racks upward and
do not force them to avoid chipping the porcelain.
Possible Causes and
Suggested Solutions
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