Problem
Food does not bake
or roast properly
Clock and timer do
not work
Oven light does
not work
Food does not
broil properly
Possible Causes
Oven controls improperly set.
Rack position is incorrect
or the rack is not level.
Incorrect cookware or
cookware of improper
size being used.
Oven thermostat needs
adjustment.
Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
inserted in the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home may
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set.
Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
Switch operating light
is broken.
Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
position as recommended.
Oven controls improperly set.
Improper rack position
being used.
Cookware not suited
for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
In some areas the power
(voltage) may be low.
What To Do
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
section.
grounded outlet.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
• See the Using the clock and timer section.
• Call for service.
• Make sure you press the BROIL pad.
• See the Broiling Guide.
• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
• See the Using the oven section.
• Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling Guide.
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