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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. •Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work Switch operating •Call for service.
light is broken.
Oven will not work Plug on range is not •Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
completely inserted in grounded outlet.
the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home may •Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. •See the Using the oven section.
Door left in the •If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock
locked position. the door.
Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. •See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly Shelf position is incorrect or •See the Using the oven section.
the shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or •See the Using the oven section.
cookware of improper
size being used.
Oven thermostat needs •See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.
Food does not Oven controls improperly set. •Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the
broil properly BROIL position.
Door not open to the •See the Using the oven section.
broil stop position as
recommended.
Improper shelf position •See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited •Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the •See the Using the oven section.
broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
In some areas the power •Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.
•Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling Guide.
Oven temperature Oven thermostat •See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
too hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.
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