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Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems (cont’d)

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

ESEC displays “ - - “ message.

The ESEC Control will display “ - - “ in the digital display windows indicating that the ESEC has a “Lockout” condition. This condition is normal when using the oven lockout or self- clean features. Wait for the Self-Clean cycle to completely finish or if using the Oven Lockout feature, press the Lock control pad to unlock the oven door.

Oven electronic control beeps and This oven is equipped with a state of the art electronic oven controller. Among the many

displays “F1, F2, F3, or F9.” features is a full time oven circuit diagnostics system. The controller constantly monitors the internal circuitry as well as several crucial oven circuits to insure they are all operating correctly. If at any time one of these systems fails, the controller will immediately stop the current operation and beep continuously (flashing an error code of “F1, F2, F3, or F9” in the controller display window.

Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press CLEAR/OFF to clear the display and stop the beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault remains, record fault number. Press CLEAR/OFF and contact a Servicer.

ESEC displays “Er” message. ESEC control has detected a fault condition. Turn all surface control knobs to OFF and reset the clock with the correct time of day if necessary. If the “Er” message remains, contact a

Servicer.

ESEC displays “F5, F6 or F7” message.

The ESEC control constantly monitors the internal circuitry as well as several circuits to insure they are all operating correctly. If at any time one of these systems fails, the ESEC will immediately stop the current operation and flash an error code of “F5, F6, or F7” in the digital display window. If any of these error messages remain or reappear in the display, contact a Servicer.

Oven control beeps when you try to enter times or temperatures

The oven control will only accept correct responses and/or the minimum number of allowable entries for the appropriate feature. The oven control is designed to prevent accidental entries. Review the instructions in this Use & Care Manual for the feature you are trying to use. Also review the minimum and maximum temperature entries for the feature you are trying to set on page 15 in this Use & Care Manual.

Poor baking results.

Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is being used. Center

 

food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the

 

set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended

 

temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is cooking too hot or cool, see Adjusting

 

the Oven Temperature in this Use & Care Manual.

 

 

Self-Cleaning cycle does not work.

Controls are not set properly. Follow instructions in the Self-Cleaningsection.

 

The Self-Clean feature will not operate whenever a radiant surface element is on.

 

Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be set for 2, 3, or 4 hours past the start

 

time. Follow steps shown in Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Clean Cycle in the Self-

 

Cleaning section.

 

 

Soil is not completely removed.

Failure to clean bottom front, top of oven or door areas outside oven seal. These areas are

 

not in the Self-Cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on food residue. Clean these

 

areas before starting the self-clean cycle. Burned-on residue may be cleaned with a stiff

 

nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

 

Excessive spill-overs in oven. Set Self-Clean cycle for a longer Self-Cleaning time.

 

 

Flames inside oven or smoking

Excessive spill-overs in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spill-overs or large amounts

from vent.

of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spill-overs before starting the self-clean

 

cycle. If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the Self-Clean cycle and follow the

 

steps shown in Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Clean Cycle in the Self-Cleaning section.

 

 

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Contents Page Welcome & Congratulations Register Your ProductImportant Safety Instructions Read and Save These Instructions Features At a Glance Features At a Glance Setting Surface Controls About the Ceramic Glass CooktopAbout the Radiant Surface Elements Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and ControlsAvailable Esec Display Settings Recommended Surface Cooking SettingsElectronic Surface Element Control Esec Esec Hot Element Indicator Message HE Esec Error Indicator Message ErEsec Lockout Feature Single Radiant Surface ElementsBridge Surface Radiant Element Dual Surface Radiant ElementTo Operate the Dual Surface Element Using Proper Cookware Surface CookingTo Operate the Bridge Surface Element Temperature Selection Operating the Warming ZoneTo Set the Warming Zone Control Before Setting Oven Controls Arranging the Oven RacksAir Circulation in the Oven Oven Vent LocationSetting Warming Drawer Controls Control Pad Features SettingsMinimum and Maximum Control Pad Function follow later in this Use & Care ManualSetting Oven Controls Setting the ClockTo set the clock example below for Changing between 12 or 24 hour time of day displaySetting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Setting Kitchen TimerTo set the Kitchen Timer example for 5 minutes To cancel the Kitchen Timer before the set time has run outSetting Oven Lockout Feature To activate the Oven Lockout featureSetting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or Celsius To reactivate normal oven operationSetting Silent Control Operation Setting Preheat To set the Preheat temperature for 350FSetting Bake To set the Bake Temperature to 350FSetting Timed Bake When the timed bake time runs outConv Roast or Conv Bake pads Setting Delayed Time Bake When the set bake time runs outTo set the oven to broil at the default setting 550F Broiling TimesSetting Convection Roast Convection Roasting InstructionsSetting Convection Bake To set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350FGeneral Convection Bake Instructions Benefits of Convection BakeSelf-Cleaning Preparing for the Self-Clean CycleTo Start Self-Clean Cycle When the Self-Clean Cycle has completedStopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle To Start Delayed Self-Clean Cycle Adjusting Oven Temperature To Start Delayed Self-Clean Cycle cont’dTo adjust the oven temperature higher To adjust the oven temperature lowerCare & Cleaning Surfaces How to CleanStainless Steel, Chrome Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass CooktopPlastic or foods with a high sugar content For light to moderate soilRemoving and Replacing the Oven Door all models To Remove Oven DoorTo Replace Oven Door Removing and Replacing the Warming Drawer some models Operating and Replacing the Oven LightSolutions to Common Problems Before You CallSolutions to Common Problems cont’d Cooking Tables Decrease Normal cook time byPage Page Range Warranty
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