Use and Care Manual
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
“F –” and a number You have a function • Disconnect all power to the range for at least
or letter flash error code. 30 seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
in the display error code repeats, call for service.
• On self-cleaning models, if a function error code appears during
the self-cleaning cycle, check the oven door latch. The latch
may have been moved, if only slightly, from the locked position.
Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go.
Touch the Clear/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour.
Put the oven back into operation.
Display flashes “bAd” The installed connection • Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire.
then “linE” with a from the house to the unit
loud tone is miswired.
Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown, or the circuit breaker
tripped.
The clock is turned off from • See the Using the clock and timer and/or the Energy
showing in the display. Saver Mode section.
Unable to get the Oven control pads were • The Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads must be touched
display to show “SF” not pressed properly. at the same time and held for 3 seconds.
Clock flashes, Power outage or surge. • Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
power outage it by touching the Clear/Off pad, setting the clock
and resetting any cooking function.
“Burning” or “oily” This is normal in a new oven • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from and will disappear in time. minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning
the vent oven section.
Strong odor An odor from the insulation • This is temporary.
around the inside of the
oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used.
Drawer does not slide The drawer is out of • Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in smoothly or
drags alignment. See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
Drawer is overloaded or load • Reduce weight. Redistribute drawer contents.
is unbalanced.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.