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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

Surface units do not

 

The surface units are

With the controls off, check to make sure the surface

work 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Control signals after

 

You forgot to enter a

Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature.

entering cooking time

 

bake temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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 may

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Food does not

 

Oven door not closed.

See the Using the oven section.

broil properly

 

 

 

 

 

Oven controls improperly set.

Make sure you press the BROIL HI/LO pad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper shelf position

See the Broiling Guide.

 

 

being used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cookware not suited

For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.

 

 

for broiling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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