Maytag MER5870 User Manual page 26

Before You Call For Service
Food is not
broiling
properly.
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Oven smokes
excessively during
broiling.
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Oven will not
self-clean.
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Oven did not clean
properly.
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Oven door will not
unlock after
self-clean cycle.
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Moisture condensation
collects on oven window.
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There is a strong odor or
light smoke when oven
is turned on.
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A fan sound can be
heard (select models).
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"F" plus a number
appears in display.
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Check if oven controls have been properly set. See page 16.
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Check oven rack positions. See page 16.
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Broil element was not preheated.
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Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never line the broiler insert with foil.
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Oven door was closed during broiling. Leave the door open to the first stop position
(about 4 inches).
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Food too close to element. See page 16 for more information.
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Broiler insert covered with aluminum foil.
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Trim excess fat from meat prior to broiling.
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A soiled broiler pan was used.
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Check if controls are set properly. See page 18 and 19.
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Check to make sure the cycle is not set for a delayed start.
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Check if door is closed.
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Longer cleaning time may be needed.
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Excessive spillovers, especially sugary and/or acid foods, were not removed prior
to the self-clean cycle.
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Oven interior is still hot. Allow about one hour for the oven to cool after the
completion of a self-clean cycle. The door can be opened when the LOCK indicator
word is not displayed.
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This is normal when cooking food high in moisture.
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Excessive moisture was used when cleaning the window.
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This is normal for a new range and will disappear after a few uses. Initiating a clean
cycle will "burn off" the smells more quickly.
• Turning on a ventilation fan will help remove the smoke and/or odor.
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Excessive food soils on the oven bottom. Use a self-clean cycle.
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• This is the cooling fan and is normal. The fan will continue to run after use until
the oven cools.
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This is called a fault code. If a fault code appears in the display and beeps sound,
press the CANCEL pad. If the fault code and beeps continue, disconnect power
to the appliance. Wait a few minutes, then reconnect power. If fault code and beeps
still continue, disconnect power to the appliance and call an authorized servicer.
• If the oven is heavily soiled, excessive flare-ups may result in a fault code during
a clean cycle. Press CANCEL pad and allow the oven to cool for one hour, then
reset the clean cycle. If the fault code and beeps still continue, disconnect power
to the appliance and call an authorized servicer.
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