Oven Light; Troubleshooting - Maytag MER8850DS1 User Instructions

The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before
replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the
control knobs are in the off position.
To Replace:
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
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2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven
counterclockwise to remove.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
4. Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
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Operation
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Nothing will operate Power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into a grounded outlet.
Household fuse is blown or a Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
circuit breaker is tripped, continues, call an electrician.
Range is in Sabbath Mode. See "Sabbath Mode" section.
The control knob is set incorrectly.
The range is in Demo Mode.
Cooktop will not operate Push in knob before turning to a setting.
Demo Mode will deactivate the Warming Center element. See
"Demo Mode" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
Excessive heat around Cookware that is not the proper size Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
cookware on cooktop area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than V2" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not Control knob set to incorrect heat See "Cooktop Use" section.
what expected level
Range is not level.
The electronic oven control was
set incorrectly.
Delay Start was set. See "Cook Time" section.
The oven control lockout is set. See the control lock keypad feature in the "Feature Guide"
section.
The range is in Demo Mode. Demo Mode will deactivate all heating elements. See "Demo
Mode" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
Oven will not operate
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
See "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
Oven door is open.
Oven temperature calibration
needs adjustment
Temperature has been changed
to Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Convection fan not working
Oven temperature too high or
too low
Close oven door. See "Convection Cooking" section.
See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven
Controls" section.
See "Fahrenheit and Celsius" in the "Electronic Oven Controls"
section.
Oven indicator lights flash Needs service (oven indicator See "Control Display" in the "Electronic Oven Controls"
lights are flashing) section. If the indicator light(s) keeps flashing, call for service.
See cover for contact information.
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
followed by number)
Mineral deposits are left on the
oven bottom after the Clean
cycle
Tap water was used in the Clean
cycle.
Range is not level.
Press the CANCEL keypad to clear the display. See "Control
Display" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. If it
reappears, call for service. See cover for contact information.
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.
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.
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