PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION |
BROILING
Oven smokes excessively | Open the door to the broil stop position. | |
during broiling. |
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Add 3 to 4 cups of water in the broiler pan to completely cover the bottom of the | ||
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| pan. Position food on grid and broil. The water catches the grease from the broiling | |
| food, cools the grease and reduces smoking. | |
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| Meat too close to the element. Lower the rack. | |
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| Remove excess fat from the meat. Slash remaining fat edges to prevent curling; do | |
| not cut into lean. | |
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| Always place the grid on the broiler pan with the slots down to allow grease to drip | |
| into the pan. | |
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| Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is mandatory when broiling | |
| frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking. | |
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SELF-CLEANING OVEN (some models)
| Door was not closed properly. Close door and start appropriate clean cycle again. |
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Soil not completely removed | Failure to clean the bottom or front top of oven or door area, these surfaces get hot |
after | enough to burn on residue. Self cleaning of area underneath a closed door is not |
| efficient. Clean these areas before the |
| residue may be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber. Be |
| careful not to damage the oven seal. |
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| Clean cycle too short. Put oven through an additional cycle. |
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| Check for temporary loss of power. Reset the controls and put the oven through |
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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 leveling 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
5.Avoid pulling or pushing the control panel when moving the appliance. If the range is equipped with an electronic controller, make sure that it has been exposed to a temperature above 0°C (32°F) for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply, if moved during cold weather.
AVOID SERVICE CHECKLIST
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