Before You Call For Service - Maytag T2 User Manual

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

Check These Points If...
PART OR ALL OF APPLIANCE
DOES NOT WORK:
Check if oven controls have been prop-
erly set.
Check to be sure plug is securely in-
serted into receptacle.
Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check
or replace fuse.
Check power supply.
SURFACE BURNER FAILS
TO LIGHT.
Check to be sure unit is properly con-
nected to power supply.
Check for a blown circuit fuse or a
tripped main circuit breaker.
Check to be sure burner ports or igni-
tion ports are not clogged. See page 4.
Check to be sure ignitor is dry and
clicking. Burner will not light if ignitor is
damaged, soiled or wet. If ignitor
doesn't click, turn control knob Off.
THE FLAME IS UNEVEN.
Burner ports may be clogged.
Flame setting may need to be adjusted.
SURFACE BURNER FLAME
LIFTS OFF PORTS.
Check to be sure a pan is sitting on the
grate above.
BAKING RESULTS ARE NOT
AS EXPECTED OR DIFFER
FROM PREVIOUS OVEN.
Check the oven temperature selected.
Make sure oven is preheated when
recipe or directions recommend pre-
heat.
Make sure the oven vent has not been
blocked. See page 9 for location.
Check to make sure range is level.
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
page 8 for instructions on adjusting the
oven temperature. NOTE: It is not rec-
ommended to adjust the temperature if
only one or two recipes are in question.
Use correct pan. Dark pans produce
dark browning. Shiny pans produce
light browning. See "Cooking Made
Simple" booklet for more information
on bakeware.
Check rack positions and pan place-
ment. Stagger pans when using two
racks. Allow 1-2 inches between pans
and oven wall.
Check the use of foil in the oven. Never
use foil to cover an entire oven rack.
Place a small piece of foil on the rack
below the pan to catch spillovers.
FOOD IS NOT BROILING
PROPERLY OR SMOKES
EXCESSIVELY.
Check oven rack positions. Food may
be too close to flame.
Aluminum foil was incorrectly used.
Never line the broiler insert with foil.
Trim excess fat from meat before broil-
ing.
A soiled broiler pan was used.
OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN.
Check to make sure the cycle is not set
for a delayed start. See page 13.
Check if door is closed.
OVEN DID NOT CLEAN
PROPERLY.
Longer cleaning time may be needed.
Excessive spillovers, especially sugary
and/or acidic foods, were not removed
prior to the self-clean cycle.
OVEN DOOR WILL NOT
UNLOCK AFTER
SELF-CLEAN CYCLE.
Oven interior is still hot. Allow about
one hour for the oven to cool after the
completion of a self-clean cycle. The
door can be opened when the LOCK
indicator word is not displayed.
MOISTURE COLLECTS
ON OVEN WINDOW.
This is normal when cooking foods
high in moisture.
Excessive moisture was used when
cleaning 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. Initiating a
clean cycle will "burn off" the odors
more quickly.
Turning on a ventilation fan will help re-
move the smoke and/or odor.
Excessive food soils on the oven bot-
tom. Use a self-clean cycle.
"F" PLUS A NUMBER
APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY.
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, discon-
nect power to the appliance. Wait a few
minutes, then reconnect power. If fault
code and beeps still continue, discon-
nect power to the appliance and call an
authorized servicer.
If the oven is heavily soiled, excessive
flare-ups may result in a fault code dur-
ing a clean cycle. Press CANCEL pad
and allow the oven to cool completely.
Wipe out excess soil, then reset the
clean cycle. If the fault code and beeps
still continue, disconnect power to the
appliance and call an authorized ser-
vicer.
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