Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

Surface units not

 

The surface units are

With the controls off, check to make sure the surface

functioning properly

 

not plugged in solidly.

unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The surface unit controls

Check to see the correct control is set for the surface

 

 

improperly set.

unit you are using.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The drip pans are not set

With the controls off, check to make sure the drip

 

 

securely in the cooktop.

pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the

 

 

 

 

opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

 

 

 

 

 

The display goes

 

Power surge.

Disconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker

blank or indicator

 

 

 

for at least 10 seconds. Turn power on and power

lights come on when

 

 

 

up your range. If the indicator lights are still on,

range is not in use

 

 

 

call for service.

 

 

 

 

 

Clock and timer do

 

Plug on range is not completely

Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

not work

 

inserted in the electrical outlet.

grounded outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A fuse in your home

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

 

 

may be blown or the

 

 

 

circuit breaker tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oven controls improperly set.

See the Using the clock and timer section.

 

 

 

 

 

Oven light does

 

Light bulb is loose or defective.

Tighten or replace the bulb.

not work

 

 

 

 

 

Switch operating light

Call for service.

 

 

 

 

is broken.

 

 

 

 

 

Oven will not work

 

Plug on range is not completely

Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

 

 

inserted in the electrical outlet.

grounded outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A fuse in your home may be

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

 

 

blown or the circuit

 

 

 

breaker tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oven controls improperly set.

See the Using the oven section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Door left in the locked

If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock

 

 

position.

the door.

 

 

 

 

Food does not bake

 

Oven controls improperly set.

See the Using the oven section.

or roast properly

 

 

 

 

 

Shelf position is incorrect

See the Using the oven section.

 

 

 

 

or 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.

 

 

 

 

 

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