Amana Easy Touch Control 800 Use & Care Manual page 25

PROBLEM SOLUTION
For most concerns, try these first.
Surface burner fails to light.
, Check if oven controHshave been propedy set.
, Check to be sure pHugis secureHyinserted into receptacle.
, Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or repHacefuse.
, Check power suppHy.
, Check to be sure unit is propedy connected to power suppHy.
, Check for a Mown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.
, Check to be sure ignitor is dry and cHicking.Burner will not Hightif ignitor is damaged,
soiHedor wet. If ignitor doesn't chick, turn controHknob to OFF.
The flame is uneven. , Burner ports may be dogged.
Surface burner flame lifts ° Check to be sure a pan is sitting on the grate above.
off ports.
Baking results are not as
expected or differ from
previous oven.
Food is net broiling properly or
smokes excessively.
Oven will not self-clean.
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 16 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 15 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.
, Check to make sure the cycle is not set for a delayed start. See pages 18-19.
° Check if door is closed.
° Check if control is in Sabbath Mode. See page 14.
° Oven may be over 400° F. Oven temperature must be below 400° F to program a
clean cycle.
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