Solutions to Common Problems | Electrolux 318 205 122 manual

40Solutions to Common Problems

Baking Problems

For best cooking results pre-heat the oven when baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc... There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meats or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previous appliance.

Baking Problems and Solutions Chart

BakingProblems	Causes		Solutions

Cookies and biscuits	•	Cookies and biscuits put into the	• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before
burn on the bottom.		oven before the preheating time is	placing food in oven.
		completed.	• Choose pan sizes that will permit 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2” to
	• Oven rack overcrowded or rack
		position too low.	4”) of air space on all sides when placed in the oven.
	• Dark pan absorbs heat too fast.		• Use a medium-weight aluminum baking sheet.

Cakes too dark on	•	Cakes put into the oven before	• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before
top or bottom.		preheating time is completed.	placing food in the oven.
	• Rack position too high or low.		• Use proper rack position for baking needs.
	•	Oven too hot.	• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C lower than recommended.

Cakes not done in	•	Oven too hot.	• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C lower than recommended.
the center.	•	Incorrect pan size.	• Use pan size suggested in recipe.
	• Pan not centered in oven.		• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5.1 cm
			• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5.1 cm
			to 10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of space on all sides of pan.

Cakes not level.	•	Range not level.	• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with water on
			the center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, re-
			fer to the installation instructions for leveling the range.
	• Pan too close to oven wall or rack		• Be sure to allow 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2” to 4”) of clearance on
		overcrowded.	all sides of each pan in the oven.
	•	Pan warped.	• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.

Foods not done when	•	Oven too cool.	• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C higher than suggested
cooking time is up.			and bake for the recommended time.
	•	Oven overcrowded.	• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones
			to be used for baking.
	• Oven door opened too frequently.		• Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking
			time.

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Electrolux 318 205 122 manual Solutions to Common Problems, Baking Problems

Contents

Use & Care Guide 318 205 122 0710 Rev. B Finding Information Make a Record for Future USEModel and Serial Number Location QUESTIONS? Table of Contents Safety Important Safety Instructions Important Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Instructions for Cleaning Your Oven Important Safety Notice Feature Overview Your Wall Oven Installing Oven Rack Supports Oven Rack Supports & Oven VentsOven Rack Positions Oven Vents Location Removing and Replacing Oven Racks Removing Sliding Oven RacksReplacing Sliding Oven Racks Removing Non-Sliding Oven Racks Control PAD Functions Oven Setting Clock AT Power UP Temperature Visual DisplayGetting Started Control Panel Display Modes Oven Light Setting the Kitchen TimerControl Lock Cooking Modes Baking Cook Time END TimePress Cook Time Press END Time To set a Broil Temperature of 550F BroilingBroiling Tips Broiling Times To set a Convection Bake Temperature of 350F Convection BakingConvection Baking Tips Press Convection Bake Rapid Preheat Convection ConvertPress Rapid Preheat To set a Convection Roast Temperature of 350F Convection Roasting ChartConvection Roasting Convection Roasting Tips To set a Convection Broil Temperature of 550F Convection BroilingConvection Broiling Tips Grid To set a Warm Keep Temperature of 170F Keep WarmKeep Warm Tips Press Keep Warm Slow Cook Slow Cook TipsTo set a Slow Cook Press Slow Cook Dehydrating Defrosting To set a Bread Proof temperature of 100F Bread ProofingBread Proofing Tips Press Bread Proof Perfect Turkey Chart Perfect TurkeyPerfect Turkey Tips To set a Perfect Turkey Proper Temperature Probe Placement Temperature ProbeSetting the Oven when using the Temperature Probe Multi Stage Press Multi Stage To review and edit a Multi Stage sequence Electronic Control Settings Setting the Clock Time of DAYUser Preferences To browse through the User Preferences menu Setting Time of DAY Display 12 or 24 Hours Setting Clock DISPLAY- on or OFFAdjustingoventemperature Setting Temperature DISPLAY- Fahrenheit or Celsius Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingReseting to Default Factory Settings Audiocontrol Oven Controls MY FavoritesTo recall a Favorite To overwrite a Favorite Sabbath Feature For USE on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays Sabbath Feature Care & Cleaning Using the SELF-CLEAN FeatureAdhere to the Following Cleaning Precautions Preparing the Oven for Self-Cleaning Starting SELF-CLEAN Cycle To set the controls for a Self-Cleaning cycleTo set the controls for a delayed Self-Cleaning cycle When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed Cleaning Various Parts of Your appliance General CleaningSurfaces How to Clean Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel To Remove and Replace Oven DoorSpecial Door Care Instructions Removal of the Oven Door Broiler PAN Cleaning Tips To replace the light bulb Solutions to Common Problems Baking Problems Oven Control Beeps and Displays AN F Error Code InstallationEntire Oven does not Operate Oven Light does not Work SELF-CLEANING Cycle does not Work Adjusting Oven TemperatureOven Smokes Excessively During Broiling Poor Baking ResultsPage Warranty Information Exclusions