Maytag MGR8800DS User Instructions page 17

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