Before You Call For Service - Maytag RS-1 User Manual

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

C T P
HECK HESE OINTS
PART OR ALL OF APPLIANCE
DOES NOT WORK.
Check to be sure plug is securely insert-
ed into receptacle.
Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or
replace fuse.
Check power supply.
Check if surface and/or oven controls
have been properly set. See pages 4
and 8.
Check if oven door is unlocked after a
self-clean cycle. See page 13.
Check if oven is set for a delayed cook or
clean program. See pages 11 and 13.
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 ignition
ports are not clogged. See page 4.
Check to be sure ignitor is dry and click-
ing. Burner will not light if ignitor is dam-
aged, 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.
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BAKING RESULTS ARE NOT
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WHAT YOU EXPECTED.
Check the oven temperature selected.
Make sure oven is preheated when
recipe or directions recommend pre-
heat.
Check rack positions. See page 9.
Use correct pan. Dark pans produce
dark browning. Shiny pans produce
light browning. See "Cooking Made
Simple" booklet for more information
on bakeware.
Check the use of foil in the oven. Nev-
er 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 inch-
es between pans and oven walls.
Make sure the oven vent has not been
blocked. See page 8 for location.
Check to make sure range is level.
BAKING RESULTS DIFFER FROM
PREVIOUS OVEN.
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 recommended to
adjust the temperature if only one or
two recipes are in question.
FOOD NOT BROILING PROPERLY.
Check oven setting. See page 10.
Check rack positions. See page 9.
Aluminum foil was incorrectly used.
Never line the broiler pan insert with
foil.
OVEN SMOKES EXCESSIVELY
DURING BROILING.
Food too close to flame. See page 10
for more information.
Broiler insert covered with aluminum
foil.
Excess fat not trimmed from meat prior
to broiling.
A soiled broiler pan was used.
OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN.
Check to make sure controls are set
properly.
Check to make sure the cycle is not set
for a delayed start.
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 OPEN
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 CONDENSATION
COLLECTS ON OVEN WINDOW.
This is normal when cooking food high
in moisture.
Excessive moisture was used when
cleaning the window.