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Solutions to Common Problems
SOiL NOT COMPLETELYREMOVEDAFTER SELF-CLEANINGCYCLE _S
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• Failure to clean bottom, from top of oven, frame of oven or door area outside oven seal. These
areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas
before the self-cleaning cycle is started. Burned on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush
and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.
• Excessive spitlovers in oven. Set the self-clean cycle for longer cleaning time.
POOR COOKING RESULTS
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• Many factors affect baking results. See Baking for hints, causes and corrections. See Adjusting
Oven Temperature.
, Many factors affect cooking results. Adjust the recipe's recommended
power levels or cooking
times.
, Cookware is too lightweight or warped. Use heavier quality cookware so foods being prepared may
cook more evenly.
FLAMES _NS_DE OVENOR SMOKE FROMVENT
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• Excessive spitlovers in oven. This is normal, especially for high oven temperatures,
pie spitlovers
or for large amounts of grease on bottom of oven. Wipe up excessive spittovers.
SURFACEBURNERS DO NOT UGNT
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• Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface
Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size.
Be sure gas supply valve is open.
Burner ports are clogged. Clean burners. See Cleaning
the Burner Grates, Burner Caps,
Burner Heads in General Care & Cleaning section. With the burner off, clean ports with a small-
gauge wire or needle.
Power cord is disconnected from outlet (Electric Ignition Models only). Be sure cord is securely
plugged into the outlet.
Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be tit manually. See Setting
Surface Controls
in this Use and Care Guide.
BURNER FLAME ONLY UGHTS HALF WAYAROUND BURNER
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• Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using a small-gauge wire or needle.
• Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is
full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions in the General Cleaning section.
FOOD NOT HEATINGEVENLY
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, Improper cookware. Select flat-bottomed cookware of a proper size to fit element.
, Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained.
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BURNER FLAME _SORANGE
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, Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.
In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air. Ceramic-Glass
Cooktop
section in this Owner's Guide.
, Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use flat-bottomed,
smooth utensils. See Selecting
Surface Cooking
Utensils
in this Owner's Guide.
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