KitchenAid YKSEB900ESS User Manual page 21

PROBLEM
Oven will not operate
Oven temperature too high
or too low
Oven indicator lights flash
Display shows messages
Clean cycle did not work
on all spills
Mineral deposits are left on
the oven bottom after the
Clean cycle
Oven cooking results not
what expected
POSSIBLE CAUSES AND/OR SOLUTIONS
Delay Start is set - See "Cook Time" section.
Control Lock is on - Press and hold START for 3 seconds to unlock.
The range is in Demo Mode - Demo Mode will deactivate all oven elements. See "Demo Mode" in the
"Electronic Oven Controls" section.
Electronic oven control set incorrectly - See "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
Oven temperature needs adjustment - See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven
Controls" section.
Power to range is turned on or restored - See "Control Display" in the "Electronic Oven Controls"
section. If the indicator lights keep flashing, call for service. See the "Warranty" section for contact
information.
Power failure (display shows flashing time) - Press CANCEL to clear the display. On some models,
reset the clock, if needed. See "Clock" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section.
Error code (display shows letter followed by number) - Depending on your model, press CANCEL to
clear the display. See "Control Display" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. If it reappears, call for
service. See the "Warranty" section for contact information.
Several cooking cycles between Clean cycles or spills on oven walls and doors - Run additional
Clean cycles. Use the AquaLift
affresh ® Cooktop Cleaner can be used for stubborn soils. See the "Accessories" section for more
information.
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.
Range is not level - Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
The set temperature was incorrect - Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Oven temperature needs adjustment - See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven
Controls" section.
Oven was not preheated - See "Baking and Roasting" section.
Racks were positioned improperly - See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
Not enough air circulation around bakeware - See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
Batter distributed unevenly in pan - Check that batter is level in the pan.
Darker browning of food caused by dull or dark bakeware - Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or
move rack to a higher position in the oven.
Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware - Move rack to a lower position
in the oven.
Incorrect length of cooking time was used - Adjust cooking time.
Oven door was not closed - Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Oven door was opened during cooking - Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
Rack is too close to bake burner, making baked items too brown on bottom - Move rack to higher
position in the oven.
Pie crusts browning too quickly - Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce
baking temperature.
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