Troubleshooting - Maytag MER5751BA Use And Care Manual

Maintenance
Storage Drawer
CAUTION
Do not store plastic, paper products, food or flammable
materials in this drawer. The drawer may become too warm
for these items when the oven is in use.
The storage drawer can be removed to allow you to clean
under the range.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
For most concerns,
try these first.
Part or all of appliance
does not work.
Clock, indicator words,
and/or lights operate
but oven does not heat.
Baking results are not as
expected or differ from
previous oven.
Food is not broiling
properly or smokes
excessively.
SOLUTION
• Check if oven controls have been properly set.
• Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle.
• Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse.
• Check power supply.
• Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 4 & 10.
• Check if oven door is unlocked after self-clean cycle. See page 18.
• Check if oven is set for a delayed bake or clean program. See pages 11 & 17.
• Check if Control Lock is activated. See page 9.
• Check if control is in Sabbath Mode. See page 13.
• Oven may be set for a Cook & Hold or Delay function.
• The Control Lock may have been set. See page 9.
• Make sure the oven vent has not been blocked. See page 15 for location.
• Check to make sure range is level.
• 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. See page 13 for nstructions on
adjusting the oven temperature. NOTE: It is not recommended to adjust the temperature if
only one or two recipes are in question.
• Check oven rack positions. Food may be too close to element.
• Broil element was not preheated.
• Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never line the broiler insert with foil.
• Oven door was closed during broiling. Leave the door open to the first stop position (about
4 inches).
• Trim excess fat from meat before broiling.
• A soiled broiler pan was used.
• Voltage in house may be low.
To remove:
1. Empty drawer and pull out to the first stop position.
2. Lift up the front of the drawer.
3. Pull out to the second stop position.
4. Grasp sides and lift drawer up and out.
To replace:
1. Fit the ends of the drawer glides into the rails in the range.
2. Lift up the front of the drawer and gently push in to the
first stop position.
3. Lift drawer up again and push until drawer is closed.
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cont.