Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Food does not Oven controls improperly set. •See the Using the oven section.
broil properly Oven door and/or broiler •See the Broiling section.
compartment not closed.
Improper shelf position •See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Food being cooked in a hot pan. •Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
range. Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited for broiling. •Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
Aluminum foil used on the •See the Using the ovensection.
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
Oven bottom not securely •See the Installation of the range section.
seated in position.
Oven temperature Oven thermostat •See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! section.
too hot or too cold needs adjustment.
Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. •Tighten or replace the bulb.
Plug on range is not completely •Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.
“Crackling” or This is the sound of the •This is normal.
“popping” sound metal heating and cooling
during cooking.
Rainbow effect in the This is caused by the heat •This is normal.
oven window (on some treatment applied to the oven
models) window.
Power outage, Power outage or surge. •Reset the clock.
clock flashes
Strong odor An odor from the insulation •This is temporary.
around the inside of the oven
is normal for the first few times
the oven is used.
Improper air to gas ratio. •Adjust oven burner air shutter.
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