Service - Maytag RV Use And Care Manual

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CHECK THESE POINTS BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM
Surface burner fails to light.
Burner flame is uneven.
Surface burner flame lifts off port
or is yellow in color.
Oven burner fails to light.
Popping sound heard when
burner extinguishes.
Moisture condensation on oven
window, if equipped, when oven
is in use.
Baking results are not
satisfactory.
· browning is too pale, too dark
or is uneven.
· food cooks unevenly.
· food is underdone or
overdone.
Oven smokes excessively during
a broil operation.
SERVICE INFORMATION
CAUSE
a. clogged burner port(s).
b. surface control not completely turned
to the LITE position or turned too
quickly from the LITE position.
c. burner will not light if the ignitor is
damaged, soiled, wet or if the port
directly below the ignitor is blocked.
a. clogged burner port(s).
a. air/gas mixture not proper.
NOTE: Some yellow tipping with LP gas
is normal and acceptable.
a. oven incorrectly set.
b. oven pilot is not lit.
This is a normal sound that occurs with some types of gas when a hot burner is
turned off. The popping sound is not a safety hazard and will not damage the
appliance.
a. it is normal for the window to fog during
the first few minutes the oven is on.
b. cloth saturated with water is used to
clean the window.
a. oven not preheated or set at correct
temperature.
b. used incorrect rack position.
c. incorrect use of aluminum foil.
d. oven bottom incorrectly replaced.
e. too many pans on rack; pan too large.
f. oven thermostat sensing device is out
of the holding clip(s).
a. temperature too high.
b. meat has too much fat.
c. sauce applied too early or marinade
not completely drained.
d. soiled broiler pan.
e. broiler insert covered with aluminum
foil.
f. broiler area or oven is soiled.
CORRECTION
a. clean ports with straight pin.
b. turn control to the LITE position until
the burner ignites, then turn control to
desired flame size.
c. clean and dry burner head. If broken
or damaged, call a serviceman.
a. clean ports with straight pin.
a. call serviceman to adjust burner.
NOTE: Be sure installer properly
adjusted range at time of installation.
a. see page 9.
b. light pilot. See page 8.
a. leave door ajar for one or two minutes
to allow moisture to escape.
b. use a damp cloth to clean window to
prevent excess water from seeping
between the panels of glass.
a. preheat oven 10 to 15 minutes.
b. see page 9.
c. see page 9.
d. replace oven bottom correctly.
See page 14.
e. see page 9.
f. reinstall thermostat sensing device.
See Problem Chart on page 10 for
additional information.
a. lower temperature to 400-450°F.
b. trim fat.
c. apply sauce during last few minutes of
cooking. If meat has been marinated,
drain thoroughly before cooking.
d. always clean broiler pan and insert
after each use.
e. never cover insert with foil as this
prevents fat from draining to pan
below.
f. clean oven or broiler area.