KitchenAid KSDG950ESS User Manual page 23

PROBLEM
Mineral deposits are left on
the oven bottom after the
Clean cycle
Oven cooking results not
what expected
Ventilation system not
capturing smoke efficiently
Noises
PROBLEM
Surface burner making
popping noises
POSSIBLE CAUSES AND/OR SOLUTIONS
Tap water was used in the Clean cycle - Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a cloth dampened with water to
thoroughly remove any vinegar residue.
Range is not level - Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom during the Clean cycle.
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use a cloth dampened with water to
thoroughly remove any vinegar residue.
Range is not level - Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
The set temperature was incorrect - Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Oven temperature needs adjustment - See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven
Controls" section.
Oven was not preheated - See "Baking and Roasting" section.
Racks were positioned improperly - See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
Not enough air circulation around bakeware - See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
Batter distributed unevenly in pan - Check that batter is level in the pan.
Darker browning of food caused by dull or dark bakeware - Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or
move rack to a higher position in the oven.
Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware - Move rack to a lower position
in the oven.
Incorrect length of cooking time was used - Adjust cooking time.
Oven door was not closed - Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Oven door was opened during cooking - Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer
cooking times.
Rack is too close to bake burner, making baked items too brown on bottom - Move rack to higher
position in the oven.
Pie crusts browning too quickly - Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce
baking temperature.
Poor cross ventilation in the room or makeup air - See the Installation Instructions.
Outside wall cup shut or blocked - Check outside wall cup.
Range or air filter installed incorrectly - See the Installation Instructions.
POSSIBLE CAUSES AND/OR SOLUTIONS
Wet burner - Allow it to dry.
23