Occurrence

Fan noise during cooking operation.

Flames inside oven or smoking from vent.

Oven smokes excessively during broiling.

Self-cleaning cycle does not work.

Soil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle.

Excessive smoking from oven vent.

BEFORE YOU CALL (Solutions to Common Problems)

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. It is normal, and the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off.

Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.

Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the self-clean cycle. If ﬂ ames or excessive smoke are present, stop the self-clean cycle and follow the steps under “Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle” in the Electronic Oven Control Guide.

Meat is too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the oven boil element.

Meat is not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Remove remaining fatty edges to prevent the meat from curling, but do not cut into the lean of the meat.

A broiler pan used without the Broiler Pan Insert or insert is covered with foil. DO NOT use a Broiler Pan without the Broiler Pan Insert or cover the insert with foil.

Broiler Pan or Broiler Pan Insert needs to be cleaned. Excessive smoking is caused by buildup of grease or food spatters. Clean the Broiler Pan and Insert on a regular basis.

Oven door is open. Oven door should be closed when broiling.

Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under “Oven Cleaning” in the Electronic Oven Control Guide.

Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be 2 to 4 hours past the start time. Follow steps under “Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle” in the Electronic Oven Control Guide.

Set Self-Clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.

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 nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

Excessive spillovers in oven, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the Self-Clean cycle. If ﬂ ames or excessive smoke are present, stop the Self-Clean cycle and follow the steps under “Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle” in the Electronic Oven Control Guide.