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Oven smokes excessively during broiling° Control(s) not set properly Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls
Make sure o,ven door is opened to broil stop position.
Meat too close to the elemenL Reposition the rack to provide proper' clearance
between the meat and the etemenL Preheat broil element for searing,
Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty
edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean
Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining Always place grid on
the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan,
Grease has built up on oven surfaces Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling
frequently Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
Poor baking resuitSo
Self-cleaning cycle does not work,
Many factors affect baking results Make sure the proper rack position is used.
Center food in the Oven and space pans to allow air to circulate Allow the oven to
preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the ov_en Try adjusting the
recipe's recommended temperature or baking time If you feel the oven is too hot
or cool, see Adjusting Oven Temperature in this OwneCs Guide
Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under' Oven Cfeanlng_
Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted, Follow steps under "Stopping or interrupting a
Self-Cleaning Cycle" under Oven Cieanlng
Soll not completely removed after self-
cleaning cycfe_
Failure to clean bottom, front top of oven, frame of oven or door area outside oven
seal These areas are not in the self-cieaning area, but get hot enough to burn on
residue Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle Jsstarted 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
Flames inside oven or smoking from
vent,
Excessive spillavers in oven Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time
Excessive spillovers in oven This is normat, especially for pie spiiiovers or large
amounts of grease on bottom of oven Wipe up excessive spitlovers before starting
cycle If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the self-clean cycle and follow
steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning CycIe" in the Oven Cleaning
section,
Scratches or abrasions on cooktop
su trace,
Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause
scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage
Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time
Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-gIass cooktop have been used
See "Ceramic-Glass Cooktop Cleaning" in the General Cfeaning sectio n
Cookware with rough bottom has been used Use smooth, flat-bottomed
cookware
Metal marks, Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils
on cooktop surface Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning creme to remove the
marls See "Ceramic-Glass Cooktop Cleaning" in the General CIeaning section
Brown streaks or specks_
BoHovers are cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil See
"Ceramic-Glass Cooktop Cleaning" in the General Cleaning section,
Areas of discoloration with metallic
sheen,
Mineral deposits from water and food Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop
cleaning creme Use cookware with dean, dry bottoms
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