Before Calling For Service; Problem Solving; Common Questions - Amana AOES3030 Series Owner's Manual

Before Calling for Service

Problem Solving

Oven Light Is Not Working
• Check bulb for loose fit. Tighten if loose.
• Check for burned out bulb. Replace with 25-watt
appliance bulb if burned out.
Oven Not Heating
• Check circuit breaker and power supply connection.
• Confirm oven was programmed correctly.
Self-Clean Cycle Is Not Working
• Confirm door is fully closed.
• Confirm oven is not programmed for delayed self-clean.
Oven Element Cycles On and Off During Use
• Normal operation.
Oven Temperature Is Not Accurate
• Do not measure temperature with regular thermometer.
Special equipment is required for accurate calibration.
• Check for blocked air vents.
• Use correct utensils. Aluminum foil can alter oven
temperature.
• Adjust oven temperature. See "Adjusting Oven
Thermostat Temperature."

Common Questions

Should oven maintain a constant temperature on an oven
thermometer?
• To maintain a temperature for baking, the oven cycles
on and off. The temperature may vary 20° to 25°F
higher or lower than oven temperature set on the
control.
Is there a problem if the oven smokes the first few times it
is turned on?
• Some minor smoking is normal when using the oven
the first few times.
Should there be an odor or smoke while self-cleaning the
oven?
• There may be some smoke and odor during the first
few cleaning cycles. If there is excessive smoke or
odor, too much soil remains in the bottom of the oven.
If the oven smokes excessively, turn off the oven, wait
for the oven to cool and wipe away excess soil.
Can timer be used during automatic cooking?
• Timer can be used any time. The timer functions
independently from the oven cooking functions. Always
cancel the timer using MIN. TIMER ON/CANCEL pad
to avoid canceling cooking function.
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