Troubleshooting - Amana 500 Use And Care Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
For most concerns, try these first.
Surface burner fails to light.
The flame is uneven.
Surface burner flame lifts
off ports.
Baking results are not as
expected or differ from
previous oven.
Food is not broiling properly or
smokes excessively.
Moisture collects on oven
window or steam comes from
oven vent.
There is a strong odor or light
smoke when oven is turned on.
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 to be sure unit is properly connected to power supply.
• Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.
• Check to be sure ignitor is dry and clicking. Burner will not light if ignitor is damaged,
soiled or wet. If ignitor doesn't click, turn control knob to OFF.
• Burner ports may be clogged.
• Check to be sure a pan is sitting on the grate above.
• Check the oven temperature selected. Make sure oven is preheated when recipe
or directions recommend preheat.
• Make sure the oven vent has not been blocked. See page 14 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
instructions on adjusting the oven temperature. Note: It is not recommended to
adjust the temperature if only one or two recipes are in question.
• Use correct pan. Dark pans produce dark browning. Shiny pans produce light
browning. See "Cooking Made Simple" booklet for more information on bakeware.
• Check rack positions and pan placement. Stagger pans when using two racks. Allow
1-2 inches between pans and oven wall.
• Check the use of foil in the oven. Never use foil to cover an entire oven rack. Place
a small piece of foil on the rack below the pan to catch spillovers.
• Check oven rack positions. Food may be too close to flame.
• Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never line the broiler insert with foil.
• Trim excess fat from meat before broiling.
• A soiled broiler pan was used.
• Preheat oven for 2-3 minutes before placing food in the oven.
• Broil with the oven door closed.
• This is normal when cooking foods high in moisture.
• Excessive moisture was used when cleaning the window.
• This is normal for a new range and will disappear after a few uses.
• Turning on a ventilation fan will help remove the smoke and/or odor.
• Excessive food soils on the oven bottom. See page 17 for cleaning instructions.
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