Maytag T1 User Manual page 22

lBefore You Call for Service.....................°......
;heck these )oints if...
• Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle.
• Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse.
Part or all of the • Check power supply.
appliance does not • Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 8 and 10.
work.
• Check if oven door is unlocked after a sel_clean cycle. See pages 14-15.
• Check if oven is set for a delayed cook or clean program. See page 13.
• Check to be sure unit is properly connected to power supply.
• Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.
Surface burner • Check to be sure burner ports or ignition ports are not clogged. See page 8.
fails to light• • 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 • Burner ports may be clogged.
is uneven• • 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.
• Check the oven temperature selected. Make sure oven is preheated when recipe or directions
recommend preheat.
• Check rack positions. See page l 1.
Baking results • Use correct pan. Dark pans produce dark browning. Shiny pans produce light browning. See
are not what "Cooking Made Simple" booklet for more information on bakeware.
you expected• • 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.
• Check pan placement. Stagger pans when using two racks. Allow 1-2 inches between pans and
oven walls.
• Make sure the oven vent has not been blocked. See page 11 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
Baking results often "drifts" and may become hotter or cooler. See page 7 for instructions on adjusting the oven
differ from temperature.
previous oven. NOTE: It is not recommended to adjust the temperature if only one or two recipes are in
question.
• Check oven setting. See page 12.
Food not
broiling properly. • Check oven rack positions. See page 12.
• Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never line the broiler insert with foil.
Oven smokes • Food too close to flame. See page 12 for more information.
excessively during • Broiler insert covered with aluminum foil.
broiling• • Excess fat not trimmed from meat prior to broiling.
• A soiled broiler pan was used.
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