Maytag MGR8850DS0 User Instructions page 16

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Oven will not operate Air in the gas lines
Electronic oven control set
incorrectly
Control is locked.
If this is the first time the oven has been used, turn on any one
of the surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines.
See "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
Press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds.
The range is in Demo Mode. Demo Mode will deactivate all heating elements. See "Demo
Mode" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
Convention fan not turning on. The convection cycle is in the first This is normal. The convection fan will start running
5 minutes of operation, approximately 5 minutes into the cycle.
Oven dooris open. If the oven door is opened during convention cooking, the fan
will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven
door is closed.
Oven burner flames are yellow Range converted improperly If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or
or noisy see cover for contact information.
Oven temperature too high or Oven temperature is calibrated See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven
too low incorrectly. Controls" section.
Display shows messages Power failure (display shows Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed.
flashing time) See "Clock" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section.
Error code (display shows letter Press CANCEL to clear the display. See "Control Display" in the
followed by number) "Electronic Oven Controls" section. If it reappears, call for
service. See cover for contact information.
Start needs to be pressed so a See the "Start" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section.
cycle can begin (display shows
"PRESS START").
Mineral deposits are left on the
oven bottom after the Clean
cycle
Tap water was used in the Clean
cycle.
Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use
a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar
residue.
Range is not level. Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom
during the Clean cycle. Level the range. See the Installation
Instructions.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use
a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar
residue.
Oven cooking results not what
expected
Range is not level. Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
The temperature set was Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
incorrect.
Oven temperature is calibrated See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven
incorrectly. Controls" section.
Oven was not preheated. See "Baking and Roasting" section.
Racks were positioned See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
improperly.
Not enough air circulation around See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
bakeware
Darker browning of food caused Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher
by dull or dark bakeware position in the oven.
Lighter browning of food caused Move rack to a lower position in the oven.
by shiny or light colored bakeware
Batter distributed unevenly in pan Check that batter is level in the pan.
Incorrect length of cooking time Adjust cooking time.
was used.
Oven door was not closed. Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Oven door was opened during Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking, cooking times.
Rack is too close to bake burner, Move rack to higher position in the oven.
making baked items too brown on
bottom.
Pie crusts browning too quickly Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce
baking temperature.
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