Use and Care Manual

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
Rack position is incorrect, • See the Using the oven section.
or the rack is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware • See the Using the oven section.
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs • See the $GMXVWWKHRYHQWKHUPRVWDW³'RLW\RXUVHOI
adjustment. section.
Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Control is in Energy Saver • See the Energy Saver Mode section.
Mode.
Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Switch operating light • Call for service.
is broken.
Food does not Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
broil properly position as recommended.
Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you touch the Broil Hi/Lo pad.
Improper rack position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
for broiling.
In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended
in the Broiling Guide.
Oven temperature too Oven thermostat • See the $GMXVWWKHRYHQWKHUPRVWDW³'RLW\RXUVHOI
hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.
Oven will not work Plug on range is not • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
completely inserted in properly grounded outlet.
the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown, or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
Door left in the locked • If necessary, allow the oven to cool; then unlock
position. the door.
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