Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
•Is the cookwaro the proper size?
Use cookwars about the same size as the surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 ca) outside the cooking area.
Oven will not operate
aIs the power outlet properly wired and polarized?
Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.
•Is this the first time the oven has been used?
Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air from the gas lines.
•Is the electronic oven control set correctly?. See "Electronic Oven Control" section.
•On some models, is the Oven Lockout set? See "Oven Lockout" section.
Oven makes muffled 5eking noise when in use
•This is normal and occurs when the oven burner cycles on and off to hold the set oven temperature.
Oven burner lights, l_en goes out after I minute
•Press OFF/CANCEL, then wait 1 minute before trying again.
•Is the power outlet properly wired and polarized?
Try another outlet to check for proper wiring and polarity.
Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy
lIs propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been conver_ad improperly. Contact a trained repair specialist.
Oven temperature too high or too low
•Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment? See "Oven Temperature Control" section.
Display shows messages
•Is the display showing "PF"?
There has been a power failure. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. Reset the clock, if needed. See "Clock" section.
•Is the display showing "F" followed by a number?
Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. If an "F" code reappears, call for service.
•Is the oven door open?
Close the oven door all the way.
•Has START/ENTER been pressed? Press START/ENTER.
•Has a delay start been set? See "Timed Cooking" section.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
•Is the proper cookware being used? See "Cookware" section,
•Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See "Control Knobs" section.
•Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
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Baking results not what expected
•Wasthe oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before piacing food in oven.
•Are the racks positioned properly?.
See "Positioning Racks and Bakewars" section.
•Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
•Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan? Check to make sure batter is level in the pan.
•Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
•Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Decrease oven temperature 15°F to 25°F (5°C to 15°C).
•Are crust edges browning early?
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust.
Slow baking or roasting
aWas the oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
aIs there prober air circulation around bakeware? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section,
Is the prober length of time being used?
Increase baking or roasting time.
aIs the proper temperature set? Increase temperature 25°F (15°C).
aHas the oven door been opened while cooking?
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times.
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