Oven Temperature Control; Broiling - Upper Oven Only - KitchenAid KGRS505X Use & Care Manual

Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy
• Is propane gas being used?
The range might have been converted improperly. Contact a
trained repair specialist.
Oven temperature too high or too low
• Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See "Oven Temperature Control" section.
Display shows messages
• Is the display showing a flashing time? There has been a
power failure. Clear the display. On some models, reset the
clock, if needed. See "Clock" in the "Options" section.
• Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
Press OFF to clear the display. See "Display" section. If it
reappears, call for service. See "Assistance or Service"
section.
On some models, convection fan does not operate
Does display show the fan turning, but the fan does not
operate?
There will be a brief delay of the fan operation after the start
of a convection function.
• Is the convection broil function being used?
The fan will cycle on and off throughout convection broil
operation.
• Is the oven door open?
Opening the oven door during a convection function will stop
the fan.
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.
• On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been
set?
See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section.
• Has a delay start been set?
See "Timed/Delay Cooking" section.
Oven cooking results not what expected
• Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
• Is the proper temperature set?
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
• Is the proper oven temperature calibration set?
See "Oven Temperature Calibration" section.
• Was the oven preheated?
See "Baking," "Broiling - Upper Oven Only," "EasyConvect
TM
Conversion," "Convection Bake," or "Convection Roast"
section.
• Is the proper bakeware being used?
See "Bakeware" section.
• Are the racks positioned properly?
See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
• Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
• Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?
Check that batter is level in the pan.
• Is the proper length of time being used?
Adjust cooking time.
• Has the oven door been opened while cooking?
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
• Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Decrease oven temperature 15°F to 25°F (5°C to 15°C) or
move rack to higher position in the oven.
• Are pie crust edges browning early?
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or
reduce baking temperature.
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