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Solutions to Common Problems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

 

 

Metalmarks.

(1) Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on

 

cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks.

 

“Cooktop Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models” section under General Cleaning.

 

 

Brown streaks or specks.

(1) Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. “Cooktop

 

Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models” section under General Cleaning.

 

 

Areas of discoloration with

(1) Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning

metallic sheen.

cream. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.

 

 

Poor baking results.

(1) Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is 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 too hot or cool, see “Adjusting Oven

 

Temperature” in the Electronic Oven Control guide.

Fan noise during cooking

(1) A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. It is normal, and

operation.

the fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off.

 

 

Flames inside oven or

(1) Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large

smoking from vent.

amounts of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the

 

self-clean cycle. If flames 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.

 

 

 

 

Oven smokes excessively during broiling.

(1)Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under “Setting Oven Controls”. (2)Make sure oven is opened to Broil Stop Position. (3) Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element. Preheat broil element. Preheat broil element for searing. (4) Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place grid on the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan. (5) Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.

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

Self-cleaning cycle does not work.

(1)Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Follow steps under “Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle” in the Electronic Oven Control Guide. (2) Failure to clean bottom, front top or oven, frame or door area outside oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven seal.

Soil not completely removed

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

after self-cleaning cycle.

 

 

 

Avoid Transportation Damage to your Range

If you have to move your range into/out of your residence or when moving to a new home, it is suggested that you take the following precautions:

1.Screw in the levelling legs under the range.

2.Remove the racks and other utensils from the oven, and from the lower drawer.

3.Use adhesive tape to firmly secure the door and the drawer to the side panels. Also attach the electric power cord in the same manner.

4.Use a two-wheeled trolley with strap and fasten the range to it. Cover the appliance with a heavy blanket to prevent scratches and dents.

5.Avoid pulling or pushing the control panel when moving the appliance.

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