Before You Call For Service - Maytag PER5510 User Manual

Oven Light
To replace light bulb:
1. When oven is cool, hold bulb cover in
place, then slide wire retainer off cover.
NOTE: Bulb cover will fall if not held
in place
BULB COVER
while re-
moving
wire re-
tainer.
WIRE
RETAINER

Before You Call for Service

For most concerns, try these
first:
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Check if oven controls have been prop-
erly set.
•
Check to be sure plug is securely inserted
into receptacle.
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Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or
replace fuse.
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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 & 5.
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Check if oven door is unlocked after self-
clean cycle. See pg. 11.
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Check if oven is set for a delayed cook or
clean program. See pgs. 8 & 11.
Baking results not as expected
or differ from previous oven.
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Make sure the oven vent has not been
blocked. See pg. 10 for location.
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Check to make sure range is level.
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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. See pg. 9 for
instructions on adjusting the oven tem-
perature. NOTE: It is not recommended
to adjust the temperature if only one or
two recipes are in question.
•
See "Cooking Made Simple" for more
information on bakeware and baking.
2. Remove bulb cover and
light bulb.
3. Replace with a 40 watt
appliance bulb.
4. Replace bulb cover and
secure with wire re-
tainer.
5. Reconnect power to
range. Reset clock.
Food not broiling properly or
smokes excessively.
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Check oven rack positions. Food may be
too close to element.
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Broil element was not preheated.
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Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never
line the broiler insert with foil.
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Oven door was closed during broiling.
Leave the door open to the first stop posi-
tion (about 4 inches).
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Trim fat from meat before broiling.
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A soiled broiler pan was used.
Oven will not self-clean.
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Check to make sure the cycle is not set for
a delayed start.
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Check if door is closed.
Oven did not clean properly.
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Longer cleaning time may be needed.
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Excessive spillovers, especially sugary
and/or acid foods, were not removed prior
to the self-clean cycle.
Oven door will not unlock after
self-clean cycle.
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Oven interior is still hot. Allow about one
hour for the oven to cool after the comple-
tion of a self-clean cycle. The door can be
opened when the LOCK indicator word is
not displayed.
Moisture collects in oven or on
oven window.
•
This is normal when cooking foods high in
moisture.
CAUTIONS:
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Disconnect power to range before replacing
light bulb.
•
Use a dry potholder to prevent possible harm to
hands when replacing bulb.
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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.
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Excessive moisture was used when clean-
ing the window.
There is a strong odor or light
smoke when oven is turned on.
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This is normal for a new range and will
disappear after a few uses. Initiating a
clean cycle will "burn off" the odor more
quickly.
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Turning on a ventilation fan will help
remove the smoke and/or odor.
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There are excessive food soils on the oven
bottom. Use a self-clean cycle.
"F" plus a number appears in
the display.
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This is called a fault code. If a fault code
appears in the display and beeps sound,
press the Cancel pad. If the fault code and
beeps continue, disconnect power to the
appliance. Wait a few minutes, then re-
connect power. If fault code and beeps
still continue, disconnect power to the
appliance and call an authorized servicer.
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If the oven is heavily soiled, excessive
flare-ups may result in a fault code during
a clean cycle. Press Cancel pad and allow
the oven to cool for one hour, then reset
the clean cycle. If the fault code and beeps
still continue, disconnect power to the
appliance and call an authorized servicer.
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