Hotpoint LEB356 Before You Call For Service…, Troubleshooting Tips, Problem, Possible Causes

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
The display goes blank	Power surge.	• Disconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker
or indicator lights come		for at least 10 seconds. Turn power on and power up
on when range is not		your range. If the indicator lights are still on,
in use		call for service.
	The clock is in the	• See the Using the clock and timer section.
	black-out mode.
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 be	• 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 is broken.	• Call for service.
Oven door is crooked	The door is out of position.	• Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes
		gets out of position during installation. To straighten
		the door, push down on the high corner.
Oven temperature too	Oven thermostat	• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
hot or too cold	needs adjustment.	section.
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 position.	• If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock 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 cookware	• See the Using the oven section.
	of improper size being used.
	Oven thermostat needs	• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
	adjustment.	section.
Oven starts a self-clean	Oven door locked during	• Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. Allow the
cycle when you wanted	cooking.	oven to cool. Never force the door latch handle.
to bake, roast or broil
CLEAN light is on	The oven door was	• Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. Allow the
when you want to cook	accidentally locked.	oven to cool. Never force the door latch handle.

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