Service; Troubleshooting; Fault Code - Magic Chef 3888VRV-Z Use And Care Manual

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SERVICE
PART OR ALL OF YOUR
Is the range plug disconnected from the electrical outlet? ,, Are house fuses blown or
RANGE DOES NOT OPERATE
circuit breakers tripped?
• Is the range plug loose or improperly plugged in?
Has
power supply to your home been interrupted? ,, Was oven properly set?
CONTROL WILL NOT AC-
This may indicate a "stuck" pad. Press each of the seven pads to disengage the pad.
CEPT AN ENTRY
Then, press STOP/CLEAR pad and repmgram the operation. Ifthe control stilldoes not
accept an entry after checking each pad, call the servicer.
SURFACE ELEMENTS FAIL
TO TURN ON OR HEAT FOOD
PROPERLY
Is range plug disconnected from the electrical outlet?
• Check circuit breaker or fuse
box for tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses. • Is element properly plugged into recep-
tacle?
• Was incorrect utensil used?
• For optimum results, utensil SHOULD HAVE A
FLAT bottom. See page 9 for additional information. (NOTE: Expect cooking times to
increase if range is connected to 208 volts).
• Have serviceman check element.
• CANADIAN MODELS ONLY: Surface units will not operate during a self-clean
operation. This is normal.
FOOD NOT BAKING SATIS-
Are racks properly in place and in correct position for what you are baking?
• Is range
FACTORILY
level? ,, Are you using the proper pan? • IS itbright, not soiled or clarkcolored?
• Have
youusedfoilincorrectly?
. Are you using standard measuring utensils? oDidyoupre-
heat if recommended?
• Oven temperature is incorrectly set - too low or too high.
OVEN DOES NOT OPERATE
Is the range disconnected from the electrical power?
• Was oven properly set?
OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT
Is bulb loose or burned out?
WORK
F PLUS A NUMBER APPEARS
This is called a FAULT CODE. If a fault code appears in the display, press the STOP/
IN THE DISPLAY AND A CON-
CLEARpad, ltthefaultcodereappears,
disconnect powerto the range and call the ser-
TINUOUS BEEP SOUNDS.
vicer.
(EXAMPLE: F 2)
EXPLANATION OF FAULT CODES
DURINGNORMALOVENCOOKING
Your appliance is equipped with an electronic control featur-
ingbuilt-in, self-diagnostic software. This software continu-
ously monitors the control to insure safe and proper opera-
tion. Ifthe software should detect a questionable situation, a
FAULT CODE (F plus a number) will appear in the display
and continuous beeps will sound.
If a fault code appears in the display and continuous beeps
sound, press the STOP/CLEAR pad. Then, reprogram the
cooking operation.
If the fault code reappears in the display, call a servicer. Do
not use the oven u ntilthe control has been serviced. The sur-
face unit can be used.
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A fault code indicates that there may be functional error. As a
safety precaution, the control will automatically cancel the
program. Follow the procedures described to check the ap-
pliance.
DURING
A SELF-CLEAN
CYCLE
If the oven is heavily soiled, excessive smoke and flaring
may result in a fault code. If this occurs, press the STOP/
CLEAR pad and allow the oven tO cool for an hour. Then,
reprogram the oven for the clean cycle.
If the fault code reappears in the display, call a servicer. Do
not use the oven until the control has been serviced. The sur-
face unit can be used.
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