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TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested
here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded outlet.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Oven will not operate
•
On some models, is the electronic clock/timer set
correctly?
See "Electronic Clock/Timer" section.
•
On some models, has the oven selector been set to a
BAKE or BROIL function?
See "Baking and Roasting" or "Broiling" sections.
Cooktop will not operate
•
Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning
to a setting.
•
On ceramic
glass
models,
is the "Cooktop
Lockout"
set?
See "Cooktop
Lockout"
section.
•
On coil element
models,
is the element
inserted
properly?
See "Coil Elements
and Burner
Bowls"
section.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
Is the cookware
the proper
size?
Use cookware
about
the same size as the surface
cooking
area, element
or surface burner. Cookware
should
not extend
more than W' (1.3 cm) outside
the cooking
area.
Hot Surface indicator light stays on
•
Does the Hot Surface indicator light stay on after control
knob(s) have been turned off?
See "Cooktop Controls" section.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
•
Is the proper
cookware
being used?
See "Cookware"
section.
•
Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See "Cooktop Controls" section.
•
Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
•
On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?
See "Coil Elements and Burner Bowls" section.
Oven temperature
too high or too low
•
Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See "Oven Temperature Control" section.
Oven indicator lights flash
•
Do the OVEN HEATING indicator lights flash?
See "Assistance or Service" section.
Oven cooking results not what expected
Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation
Instructions.
Is the proper
temperature
set?
Double-check
the recipe in a reliable
cookbook.
Is the proper
oven temperature
calibration
set?
See "Oven Temperature
Control"
section.
Was the oven
preheated?
See "Baking
and Roasting"
section.
Is the proper
bakeware
being
used?
See "Bakeware"
section.
Are the racks positioned
properly?.
See "Positioning
Racks and Bakeware"
section.
Is there
proper
air circulation
around
bakeware?
See "Positioning
Racks and Bakeware"
section.
Is the batter
evenly
distributed
in the pan?
Check that batter is level in the pan.
Is the proper
length
of time
being used?
Adjust
cooking
time.
Has the oven door
been opened
while cooking?
Oven peeking
releases
oven heat and can result in longer
cooking
times.
Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Move rack to higher position
in the oven.
Are pie crust edges browning
early?
Use aluminum
foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or
reduce
baking
temperature.
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