OCCURRENCE
SURFACE ELEMENTS (continued) Surface element does not heat_
OVEN ANDIOR LIGHTS (if equipped)
DO NOT WORK
Oven light (some models) does not
work.
Entire oven does not operate.
BROILING
Oven smokes excessively during
broiling°
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No power to appliance
Incorrect control turned on
Cord/Plug not plugged into the wall/floor receptacle,
Service wiring not complete.
Power outage
Control(s) not set properly.
Oven door closed,
Meat too close to the element.
Meat not properly prepared
SOLUTION
Check/reset circuit breaker or replace fuse If the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrcted by a quali- fied electrician,
Besureto usethe correct control for the element to be used,
Follow instructions under Oven [i'ght (some models) to replace or tighten bulb
Make sure it is plugged tightly into out- let,
Contact servicer or dealer
Check house lights to be sure,, Call your local electric company for service
Followinstructions under Setting Oven Controls to set the controls
Door should be opened to broil stop position,
Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element Preheat broil element for quick searing operation.
Remove excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges to prevent curl- ing, but do not cut into lean
Grid on broiler pan wrong side- up., Grease does not drain into broiler pan
Oven needs to be cleaned Grease has built up on oven surfaces
POOR BAKING RESULTS
Many factors affect baking re- sults
Always place the grid on the broiler pan with the ribs up and the slots down to allow grease to drip into pan.
Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently Old grease or food spatters causeexcessivesmoking
See Baking in your Cooking Guide for hints, causes and corrections
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