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Review the troubleshooting tips on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

	The Problem Solver
		Wall Oven
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
OVEN WILL NOT	• A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
WORK	• The oven controls are not properly set.
	• The oven controls are set for cleaning. If necessary, allow the oven to cool;
	then open the door.
OVEN LIGHT(S)	• The light bulb is defective. Replace the bulb.
DO NOT WORK	• The oven is self-cleaning or the Sabbath feature is set. The oven lights do
	not come on during self-cleaning or if the Sabbath option is set.
	• The pad operating the light is broken. Call for service.
FOOD DOES NOT	• The oven controls are improperly set. See the Baking or Roasting section.
BAKE OR ROAST	• Oven not preheated for a long enough time (use approximately 10 to 15
PROPERLY	minutes).
	• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used. See the Pan
	placement section.
	• Racks in the wrong position. See the Baking or Roasting section.
	• Use a foil tent to slow down browning during roasting.
	• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the oven thermostat
	section.
FOOD DOES NOT	• This model is designed for closed door broiling only. Close the door.
BROIL PROPERLY	Always broil with the door closed.
	• The oven controls are not set properly. See the Broiling section.
	• The probe is plugged into the outlet in the oven. Remove the probe from
	the oven.
	• Improper rack position being used.
	• Food is being cooked in a hot pan. Use the broiling pan and grid that came
	with your oven.
	• Cookware is not suited for broiling. Use the broiling pan and grid that came
	with your oven.
	• Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted
	properly and slit as recommended.
	• In some areas the power (voltage) may be low. Preheat the broil element for
	approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
OVEN WILL NOT	• The oven temperature is too high to set a self-clean operation.
SELF CLEAN	Allow the oven to cool below the locking temperature and reset the
	controls.
	• The controls are not properly set. See the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
	• The probe is plugged into the outlet in the oven. Remove the probe from
	the oven.
“CRACKING” OR	• This is normal. This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling
“POPPING” SOUND	during both the cooking and cleaning functions.
DURING CLEANING
EXCESSIVE SMOKING	• Excessive soil. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to rid the
OCCURS DURING	• room of smoke. Wait until OVEN LOCKED goes off. Wipe up the excess
CLEANING	• soil and reset the clean cycle.
OVEN NOT CLEAN	• The oven was heavily soiled. Clean up heavy spillovers before starting
AFTER A CLEAN	the clean cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again.
CYCLE	• Oven is connected to a 208V electrical supply. Set your cleaning
	time for 5 hours.
	• The oven controls are not properly set. See the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
OVEN RACKS ARE	• The racks were cleaned in the self-clean cycle and now need periodic
DIFFICULT TO SLIDE	lubrication. Do not spray with Pam® or other lubricant sprays. See Full
	extension oven racks in the Care and Cleaning section.		47