Amana AER5511A Use & Care Manual page 22

PROBLEM SOLUTmON
For most concerns, try these first. , Check if oven controb have been propedy set.
, Check to be sure piug is secureiy inserted into receptacb.
, Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or repiace fuse.
, Check power suppiy.
Part or aimof appliance does not , Check if surface and/or oven controb have been propedy set. See pages 4-14.
work. ° Check if oven door is unbcked after sdf-cban cycb. See page 16.
° Check if oven is set for a ddayed cook or clean program. See pages 10 & 15.
° Check if Contro] Lock is activated. See page 8.
° Check if contro] is in Sabbath Mode. See page 12.
Clock, indicator words, and/or ° Oven may be set for a Cook & Hold or Delay function.
lights operate but oven does , The Controi Lock may have been set. See page 8.
not heat.
Baking results are not as , Make sure the oven vent has not been Mocked. See page la for bcadon.
expected or differ from ° Check to make sure range is bveL
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 12 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.
° See "Cooking Made Simple" booklet for more information on bakeware and
baking.
Food is not broiming properly or ° Check oven rack positions. Food may be too close to element.
smokes excessively. ° Broil dement was not preheated.
° Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never line the broiler insert with foil
° Oven door was closed during broiling. Leave the door open to the first stop position
(about 4 inches}.
° Trim excess fat from meat before broiling.
° A soiled broiler pan was used.
° Voltage in house may be low.
Oven will not self-clean. , Check to make sure the cycle is not set for a delayed start. See page 15.
° Check if door is closed.
° Check if control is in Sabbath Mode. See page 12.
° Oven may be over 400° F. Oven temperature must be below 400° F to program a
clean cycle.
Oven did not clean properly. ° Longer cleaning time may be needed.
° Excessive spillovers, especially sugar}, and/or acidic foods, were not removed prior
to the self-dean cycle.
Oven door will not unlock after ° Oven interior is still hot. Allow about one hour for the oven to cool after the
self-clean cycle, completion of a self-clean cycle. The door can be opened when the LOCK indicator
word is not displayed.
° The control and door may be locked. See pages 8 and 16.
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