TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
•
Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded outlet.
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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Cooktop
will not operate
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Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
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On ceramic glass models, is the oven control lockout set?
See "Oven Control Lockout" section.
Excessive
heat around cookware
on cooktop
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Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than 1/2"(1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Hot Surface
indicator light stays on
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Does the Hot Surface indicator light stay on after control
knob(s) have been turned off?
See "Cooktop Controls" section.
Cooktop
cooking results not what expected
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Is the proper cookware being used?
See "Cookware"
section.
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Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See "Cooktop Controls" section.
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Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Oven will not operate
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Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See "Electronic Oven Control" section.
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Has a delay start been set?
See "Timed Cooking" section.
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On some models, is the oven control lockout set?
See "Oven Control Lockout" section.
Oven temperature too high or too low
Does the oven temperature
calibration need adjustment?
See "Oven Temperature Control" section.
On some models, does the cooling fan run during BAKE,
BROIL or CLEAN?
It is normal for the fan to automatically
run when the oven is
in use. This helps cool the electronic control.
Oven indicator lights flash
Do the oven indicator lights flash?
See the "Display" and/or the "Oven Indicator Lights" section.
If the indicator light(s) keeps flashing, call for service. See
"Assistance
or Service" section.
Display shows messages
Is the display showing a flashing
time?
There has been a power failure. Clear the display. See
"Display(s)" section. On some models, reset the clock, if
needed. See "Clock" section.
Is the display showing a letter followed
by a number?
Depending on your model, press OFF/CANCEL,
OFF or
CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. See "Display(s)" section. If
it reappears, call for service. See "Assistance
or Service"
section.
Self-Cleaning
cycle will not operate
•
Is the oven door open?
Close the oven door all the way.
•
Has the function
been entered?
See "Self-Cleaning
Cycle" section.
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On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been
set?
See "Self-Cleaning
Cycle" section.
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Has a delay start been set?
See "Timed Cooking" section.
Oven cooking results not what expected
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Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
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Is the proper temperature
set?
Double-check
the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
•
Is the proper oven temperature
calibration
set?
See "Oven Temperature Control" section.
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