Before You Call - Maytag WT-TOD User Manual

Oven Light
(select models)
CAUTIONS:
• Disconnect power to range be-
fore replacing light bulb.
• Use a dry potholder to prevent
possible harm to hands when
replacing bulb.
• Be sure bulb is cool before
touching bulb.
• Do not touch hot bulb with a
damp cloth as this may cause
the bulb to break.
To replace light bulb:
1. Remove light bulb.
2. Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb.
3. Reconnect power to range. Reset clock.
Before You Call for Service
For most concerns, try these
first:
•
Check if oven controls have been prop-
erly set.
•
Check to be sure plug is securely inserted
into receptacle.
•
Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or
replace fuse.
•
Check power supply.
Part or all of appliance does
not work.
•
Check if surface and/or oven controls
have been properly set. See pgs. 3 & 6.
Baking results not as expected
or differ from previous oven.
•
Make sure the oven vent has not been
blocked. See pg. 7 for location.
•
Check to make sure range is level.
Leveling Legs
CAUTION:
•
Be sure the anti-tip bracket se-
cures one of the rear leveling legs
to the floor to prevent the range
from accidentally tipping.
The range should be leveled
when installed. If the range is
not level, turn the plastic lev-
eling legs, located at each
corner of the range,
until range is
level.
LEVELING LEG
•
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.
•
Check rack positions. See pg. 7.
•
See "Cooking Made Simple" for more
information on bakeware and baking.
Food not broiling properly or
smokes excessively.
•
Check oven rack positions. Food may be
too close to element.
•
Broil element was not preheated.
•
Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never
line the broiler insert with foil.
•
Oven door was closed during broiling.
Leave the door open to the first stop posi-
tion (about 4 inches).
•
Trim fat from meat before broiling.
•
A soiled broiler pan was used.
ANTI-TIP BRACKET
Moisture collects in oven or on
oven window (select models).
•
This is normal when cooking foods high
in moisture.
•
Excessive moisture was used when clean-
ing the window.
There is a strong odor or light
smoke when oven is turned on.
•
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.
•
There are excessive food soils on the oven
bottom.
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