Maytag 500 Series important safety instructions Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

For most concerns, try these first.

• Check if oven controls have been properly set.

 

• Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle.

 

• Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse.

 

•

Check power supply.

 

 

Part or all of appliance does not

• Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 5, 8 & 10.

work.

•

Check if oven door is unlocked after self-clean cycle. See page 17.

 

• Check if oven is set for a delayed cook or clean program. See pages 11 & 16.

 

• Check if Control Lock is activated. See page 10.

 

• Check if control is in Sabbath Mode. See page 13.

 

 

Oven light and/or clock

• The light bulb is loose or defective.

does not function.

• The oven light does not work during self-cleaning process.

 

• Oven may be in Sabbath Mode. See page 13.

 

 

Clock, indicator words, and/or

• Oven may be set for a Cook & Hold or delay function.

lights operate but oven does

• The Control Lock may have been set. See page 10.

not heat.

 

 

 

 

 

Baking results are not as

•

Make sure the oven vent has not been blocked. See page 8 for location.

expected or differ from

• Check to make sure range is level.

previous oven.

• Temperatures often vary between a new oven and an old one. As ovens age, the oven

 

 

temperature often “drifts” and may become hotter or cooler. See page 13 for

 

 

instructions on adjusting the oven temperature. Note: It is not recommended to

 

 

adjust the temperature if only one or two recipes are in question.

 

 

Food is not broiling properly or

• Check oven rack positions. Food may be too close to element.

smokes excessively.

• Broil element was not preheated.

 

• Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never line the broiler insert with foil.

 

• Oven door was closed during broiling. Leave the door open to the first stop position

 

 

(about 4 inches).

 

• Trim excess fat from meat before broiling.

 

• A soiled broiler pan was used.

 

• Voltage in house may be low.

 

 

Oven will not self-clean.

• Check to make sure the cycle is not set for a delayed start. See page 16.

 

• Check if door is closed.

 

• Check if control is in Sabbath Mode. See page 13.

 

• Oven may be over 400° F. Oven temperature must be below 400° F to program a

 

 

clean cycle.

 

 

Oven did not clean properly.

• Longer cleaning time may be needed.

 

• Excessive spillovers, especially sugary and/or acidic foods, were not removed prior

 

 

to the self-clean cycle.

 

 

 

Oven door will not unlock after

•

Oven interior is still hot. Allow about one hour for the oven to cool after the

self-clean cycle.

 

completion of a self-clean cycle. The door can be opened when LOCK is not

 

 

displayed.

 

• The control and door may be locked. See page 10.

 

 

 

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Contents Electric Smoothtop and Electric Table of ContentsUse and Care Guide Coil Double Oven RangeGeneral Instructions Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, LabelsInstructions Case of FireCooktop Important Safety InstructionsGlass-Ceramic Cooktop Ovens Self-Cleaning OvensCoil Elements Heating ElementsVentilating Hoods Child SafetyImportant Safety Notice and Warning Save These Instructions for Future ReferenceSurface Controls Setting the ControlsSuggested Heat Settings Coil Element SurfaceSmoothtop Surface Tips to Protect Smoothtop SurfaceTo Prevent Stains Cookware RecommendationsCanning and Oversize Cookware To Prevent Other DamageOven Light Oven CookingUpper Oven Knob Control Oven BottomClock Lower Oven Control Self-CleanUsing the Touchpads BC D G H I JLocking the Controls TimerFault Codes BakingCook & Hold Delay BakeBaking Differences Between Your Old and New Oven Keep Warm To cancel Bake when in Sabbath Mode Automatic Shut-Off Sabbath ModeAdjusting the Oven Temperature To cancel the Sabbath ModeTo set Broil Broiling ChartBroiling Lower Oven Only Rack APPROX. Time Foods PositionUpper Oven Oven RacksRack Positions lower oven Lower OvenTo set Self-Clean Self-Clean Oven LowerBefore Self-Cleaning To Delay a Self-Clean CycleDuring the Self-Clean Cycle After Self-CleaningCleaning Procedures Care & CleaningPart Procedure Do not USE ANY Cleaning Product Containing Chlorine Bleach Upper and Lower Oven Lights MaintenanceOven Doors Oven WindowsTroubleshooting Problem SolutionOff. This is normal What is Not Covered By These Warranties Warranty & ServiceWarranty If You Need Service

500 Series specifications

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