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Before You Call
Solutions to Common
Problems
Before
you call for service, review
the following
list. It may save you time and expense.
Possible solutions
are provided
with the
problem
listed:
Problem
Poor baking
results
Oven does not operate.
Oven light does not work.
•
Flames inside oven or smoking
from
*
oven vent.
Self clean does not work.
Oven racks discolored
or do not slide
*
easily.
Oven smokes excessively
when
•
broiling.
•
Convection
fan does not rotate
•
Solution
Many
factors
effect
baking
results. Use proper
oven rack position.
Center
food
in the
oven and space pans to allow
air to circulate.
Bakeware
may be too lightweight
or
warped.
Use heavier
quality
bakeware
so foods
being
prepared
may bake more evenly.
Preheat
oven to the set temperature
before
placing
food
in the oven. Try adiusting
the
recipe's recommended
temperature
or baking
time. See "Adiusting
Oven Temperatures"
on page
22 if you feel the oven is too hot or cold.
The time of day is not set. The oven clock
must first be set in order
to operate
the oven.
Be sure oven controls
are set properly.
See "Setting
The Clock"
on page
10 and review
instructions
for the desired
cooking
function
in this manual.
Service
wiring
is not complete.
Contact
your dealer,
installing
agent,
or authorized
servicer.
•
Power outage.
Check house lights to be sure. Call your
local electric
company.
•
Short in cord/plug.
Contact
your dealer,
installing
agent,
or authorized
servicer
to
replace
cord/plug.
•
House fuse has blown
or circuit
breaker
has tripped
immediately
following
installation.
House fuse may not be fully
engaged.
Check fuse and screw or engage
circuit
breaker
securely.
Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. See "Replacing
the Oven Light" on page
29.
Excessive spills in oven. Grease
or food
spilled
onto oven bottom
or oven cavity. Wipe
up
excessive
spills before
starting
oven. If flames
or excessive
smoke are present when using
broil, see "Setting
Broil" on page
15.
Oven control
not set properly.
Make
sure the oven door is closed.
Make
sure you have
removed
the oven racks and the oven rack supports
from the oven. Review "Self Clean"
on page
25.
Oven racks left in oven cavity
during
self clean. Always
remove
oven racks from oven
cavity
before
starting
a self-clean
cycle.
Clean using a mild abrasive
cleaner
following
manufacturer's
instructions.
Rinse with clean water,
dry, and replace
in oven.
Incorrect
setting.
Follow
broiling
instructions in the "Setting
Broil"
on page
15.
Meat
too close to the broil element.
Reposition
broil rack to provide
proper
clearance
between
the meat and broil element.
Remove excess fat from meat.
Cut remaining
fatty
edges to prevent
curling.
Grease
build up on oven surfaces.
Regular
cleaning
is necessary
when broiling
frequently.
Grease
or food
splatters
will cause excessive
smoking.
Insert on broiler
pan wrong
side up. Grease
does not drain
into broiler
pan. Always
place
the insert on the broiler
pan with the ribs up and the slots down to allow
grease
to drip
into the pan.
Broiler pan used without
insert or insert cover
with aluminum
foil. Do not use the broiler
pan without
the insert or cover the insert with aluminum
foil.
Oven door is open. Convection
fan will turn off if oven door is opened
when convection
is
active.
Close oven door.
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