Maytag ERADWMW353 User Instructions page 17

Problem Possible Causes and/or Solutions
Oven temperature Oven temperature needs adjustment: See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic
too high or too low
Oven Controls" section.
Convection fan The convection cycle is in the first 5 minutes of operation: This is normal. The convection fan
not turning on will start running approximately 5 minutes into the cycle.
Oven door is open: If the oven door is opened during convection cooking, the fan will turn off immediately.
It will come back on when the oven door is closed.
Display shows Power failure (display shows flashing time): Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed.
messages
See the "Clock" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section.
Error code (display shows letter followed by number): Depending on your model, press CANCEL UPPER
or CANCEL LOWER to clear the display. See "Control Display" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. If it
reappears, call for service. See the "Warranty" section for contact information.
Start needs to be pressed so a cycle can begin (display shows "PUSH" or "PSH"): See the "Start" keypad
feature in the "Feature Guide" section.
Range is in Sabbath mode (display shows "SAb"): Press CANCEL UPPER or CANCEL LOWER to exit
Sabbath mode.
Cleaning cycle did Several cooking cycles between cleaning cycles or spills on oven walls and doors: Run additional
not work on all spills
cleaning cycles. affresh
soils. See the "Accessories" and "Self-Cleaning Cycle" sections for more information.
Oven cooking results
Range is not level: Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
not what expected
The set temperature was incorrect: Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Oven temperature is calibrated incorrectly: See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven
Controls" section.
Oven was not preheated: See the "Baking and Roasting" section.
Racks were positioned improperly: See the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
Not enough air circulation around bakeware: See the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
Darker browning of food caused by dull or dark bakeware: Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C)
or move rack to a higher position in the oven.
Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware: Move rack to a lower position
in the oven.
Batter distributed unevenly in pan: Check that batter is level in the pan.
Incorrect length of cooking time was used: Adjust cooking time.
Oven door was not closed: Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Oven door was opened during cooking: Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
Rack is too close to bake burner, making baked items too brown on bottom: Move rack to higher
position in the oven.
Pie crusts browning too quickly: Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce
baking temperature.
Noises
Problem
Surface burner making popping noises Wet burner: Allow it to dry.
Gas range noises during bake and
broil operations
The following are some normal sounds
with the explanations.
Pop
Click
Woosh or poof
Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy Range converted improperly: If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or
Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner or affresh
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Possible Causes and/or Solutions
These sounds are normal operational noises that can be heard each time the bake or
broil burners ignite during the cycle.
Gas valve is opening or cycling on and will make a single pop when it snaps open from
the solenoid. It sounds similar to a suction cup being pulled off of a piece of glass: This
is normal.
The igniters will click several times until the flame is detected. These are short clicking
sounds like tapping a nail onto a piece of glass: This is normal.
Convection fan relay is cycling on and off (on some models): This is normal.
Bake or broil burner is igniting: This is normal.
see the "Warranty" section for contact information.
Cooktop Cleaner can be used for stubborn
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