Before Calling for Service

Problem

Check

Oven light not

Check for loose bulb.

working

Check for burned out bulb; replace

 

with 40 watt appliance bulb.

Oven not

Confirm range is plugged in.

heating

Check for tripped circuit breaker.

Oven door will

Wait for oven to cool. Door latch will

not open

release automatically.

Range top

This is normal.

gets warm

 

during use

 

Oven

Store bought oven thermometers do

temperature is

not measure oven temperature

not accurate

accurately. An accurate digital

 

thermometer is necessary to calibrate

 

oven.

 

Check for blocked heat vents.

 

Aluminum foil alters oven

 

temperature.

 

Confirm correct utensil is used for

 

cooking.

Oven element

This is normal when baking or

cycles on and

roasting.

off

 

Common Questions

Should the oven maintain a constant temperature on an oven thermometer?

To maintain a temperature for baking, the oven cycles on and off. The temperature may vary up to 25°F higher or lower than the oven temperature set on the control.

Is there a problem if the oven smokes the first few times it is turned on?

Some minor smoking is normal when using oven first few times.

Should there be an odor or smoke while self-cleaning the oven?

There may be some smoke and odor during the first few cleaning cycles. If there is excessive smoke or odor, too much soil remains in the bottom of the oven. If the oven smokes excessively, turn off the oven, wait for the oven to cool and wipe away the excess soil. Reset the clean cycle.

Can the timer be used during automatic cooking?

The timer can be used any time. The timer functions independently from the oven cooking functions. Always cancel the timer using MINUTE TIMER pad to avoid canceling the cooking function.

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Amana ZRRC8000, ZRTC8500 owner manual Before Calling for Service, Problem Check, Common Questions